Major Responsibilities:

This position is located in our Fab Shop in Buckner, KY. We are looking for Mig and Stick Welders.

Despite every effort made by the Company the basic responsibility for employee health and safety rests with the individual. It is a condition of employment for all employees to conduct their work in a safe and healthful manner.

Works in accordance with good safety practices as directed by federal, state and local laws, codes and standards, as well as any instructions pertaining to a specific operation/job.

Accepts responsibility for their own safety and reports all unsafe conditions or acts to their immediate supervisor.

Reports all accidents or injuries immediately upon occurrence to their supervisor. Reports for medical treatment as directed.

Refrains from any unsafe acts that may endanger themselves or others.

Reports any unsafe conditions or unsafe personal acts to their supervisor immediately.

Participates in an accident investigation as requested.

Wears appropriate attire and footwear for the work environment to be encountered.

Utilizes personal protective equipment as required and maintains it in a serviceable condition.

Produces welds to meet ASME code and engineering spec requirements.

Stamps all tacks and welds with code identification as required.

Measures, marks, burns, cuts, bevels, etc., material to prepare for welding. Allowing for shrinkage and expansion.

Performs welding in all positions, makes various types of welds such as lap, V butt, fillet, etc.

Uses carbon arc to back gouge welds on pressure vessels and other production and tooling requirements.

Welds to repair machine parts, guards, piping, fittings, etc. when necessary.

Cleans, chips, grinds, etc. work before and after weld.

Sets up and operates various types of welding machines, including MIG, TIG, STICK, to fit and weld any type of material. Setup includes but is not limited to the setting of voltage and amperage, changing electrode tips and weld wire, and replenishing gas supply by hook up to full line of gas. Operations is by pedal, lever, button, etc.

Maintains and tracks operating data such as quantity, time, item number, inventory, and heat numbers as required.

Operates a hoist or manually moves, loads, and unloads material and/or product.

Performs preventative maintenance, such as machinery lubrication and cleaning.

Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner. This involves sweeping, mopping, emptying trash cans, etc.

Performs other duties as required including other shop duties.

Knowledge and Skills:

3-5 years of industry experience.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Completed formal education in required welding techniques or equiv. experience

Basic math, algebra, and geometry

Proficient at pipe and structural layout and fit-up techniques

Able to Use and Read required inspection and measuring instruments

Good communication and organization.

Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and customer-focused.

Tools and Equipment:

All types of welding and cutting equipment, such as MIG, STICK, PLASMA, SEMI-AUTOMATIC, POSITIONERS and MANIPULATORS. Mobile arc welding units and attachments, burning and cutting torches, burning machines, carbon arc, power rolls, jigs and fixtures, miscellaneous hand tools such as slag hammers, grinders, etc. Also uses a pipe cutting machine, miracle point, center head, square, straight edge, level, rule, tape line, center punch, dividers, chalk line, buffers, hoist, crane (floor controlled overhead, and operator driven), x-ray film and forklift.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed outdoors, indoors and in various geographic locations.