Welder

Work in the Welding Shop making welding and other mechanical repairs to a wide range of equipment including many types of agricultural implements and irrigation pumps. Fabricate a wide range of agriculture related equipment and components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform quality welding with various processes including Stick, MIG and TIG on various metals including mild steel, stainless and aluminum.

Perform quality groove and fillet welds in various positions including horizontal, vertical up and overhead.

Disassemble, repair and reassemble various drive systems that could include chains, sprockets, bearings, shafts, belts and sheaves.

Work on simple hydraulic cylinder circuits safely, this could include rebuilding cylinders.

Work with hand and power tools to disassemble, repair and reassemble various implements including discs, chisels, stalk cutters, rippers, mulchers and module builders.

Drive to the field and work independently to do many of the above tasks.

Work between 45 and 60 hours per week and possibly 12 days on 2 days off as needed to support shop and field operations.

Expect an average number of hours per year to be approximately 2,400.

All other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school education required. AS degree in welding technology desirable.

Knowledge of AutoCAD or Solidworks desirable.

Experience running machine tools such as lathes and milling machines desired.

Have the ability to layout a project straight, square and plumb.

Have an understanding of distortion control and when to pre-heat and post-heat.

Licenses, Certificates

Valid current California Drivers' license, with less than two points required.

Past welding certifications desirable

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must be able to read, write and speak in English; knowledge of Spanish is desired.

Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and dimensioned technical drawings.

Be able to take verbal and written direction from supervisors and effectively communicate back.

Be able to complete detailed maintenance reports and other technical documents.

Be able to communicate and work with coworkers

OTHER SKILLS

Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.

Must be observant, organized, and detail oriented.

Must function well in a fast-paced environment.

Must have desire and ability to learn.

Must work in a safe manner following all rules, guidelines and company policies.

Must report to work in a timely manner ready, willing and able to perform the essential duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment can be medium to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to frequently stand, walk, bend and twist at the neck/waist.

They must also be able to repetitively use their hands including simple/power grasping and fine manipulation including reaching above/below their shoulders.

The employee must be able to occasionally sit, squat, climb, kneel and crawl.

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds.