Bench Welder

Position Summary
The Bench Welder is primarily responsible for setting up and operating the welding machine. This includes reviewing the drawings for welding specifications and manufacturing own jigs and fixtures.
Essential Job Responsibilities

- Review work order
? Verifies sales order number to job
? Review drawings for welding specifications
? Ensures material is correct per work order
2. Sets up and operate Welding Machine
? Set up heat and wire speed on welding machine
? Weld parts
? Check first piece inspection and run production
? Grind and remove all splatter from welded areas
? Sign off on operation
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
? Ability to read and interpret shop drawings
? Basic math knowledge which includes the use of measuring tools
? Familiar with operating the welding machine and power tools
Competencies
? Ability to work in an environment that produces excellent quality and quantity work
? Ability to organize and prioritize jobs
? Ability to communicate – verbally and written
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
? Able to stand for long periods of time
? Able to lift, push, and pull 25 pounds unassisted
Work Environment
? Typical machine shop environment.
? Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to ensure responsibilities are met.
? Willing to be cross-trained on different machines
Minimum Qualifications
? High School diploma or GED
? Shop experience in fabricating and welding
? Familiarity with welding machine and power tools, operating the forklift and overhead crane