Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Welds on jobs as assigned.
• Periodically reviews his welding to ensure that adequate weld size and penetration is maintained. 
• Discusses any problems found with a lead person, project manager or QC department. 
• Perform correct setup and operation of all machinery to which he is assigned.
• Performs any other assigned duties including, but not limited to, the following: grinding, fit-up, drilling, shearing, or assisting others.
• Maintains clean and safe working areas. (This applies not just to the welder's primary area, but to any other area in which he may be working.)
• Obtain the correct consumables and tools from Tool Room Attendant. Maintains all tools and consumables to extend their working life.
• Gives project manager or job lead feedback as to conditions or issues that will have an impact on the job. 
• Looks for ways to increase efficiency and quality in his work while following correct procedures as required.
• May be required to perform field work as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2/3G certification required - 6G certification preferred
• 1 year of experience welding at a 2/3G level; 2-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to with semi-automated weld process and set-up
• Understands blueprints and part layouts ("stretch-outs"). Works with project lead men, detailers, or project managers to ensure accuracy of part dimensions and requirements.
• Can safely and properly Rig work pieces
• Can safely and efficiently enter/ exit/ operate man-lifts and scissor lifts
• Must be able to perform sustained periods of grinding, needle scaling etc.
• Piping experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift to 50lbs 
• Handling and moving objects- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials
• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, crawl and reach 
• Must be able to climb ladders or make use of a lift 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Manufacturing environment: May be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

ITAR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR-specific job standards and training.  Protect and properly safeguard ITAR-sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.
• IMMEDIATELY notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email:  [email protected]) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content. 

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This is a Safety Sensitive position: A Safety Sensitive position is a job or position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. It would be particularly dangerous if such an employee is using drugs or alcohol while on job. An employee must be with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.