WELDER

Authority, Scope and Basic Function

Finish weld AESS Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and meeting all AESS specifications. Design and build fixtures and jigs to be used during fabrication.

Essential Duties and Principal Responsibilities

• Review Fabrication Drawing for clarity of information before starting to weld fabrication.
• Set-up and finish weld Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the Fabrication Drawing and the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code.
• Check own work using various inspection tools.
• Set-up and operate various fabrication equipment, including but not limited to Drill Press and Saws to cut and drill material for fabrications.
• Operate a Lift Truck and Overhead Crane to move material.
• Visually check over the equipment you will use and that it is in safe operating condition.
• Assist in the training of Welders as instructed by the Fabrication Supervisor.
• Work with the Fabrication Supervisor to ensure the safety of persons in the shop.
• Fills in and assists with whatever other duties, as called upon and/or as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Qualified Welder per AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and 3 years of applicable welding experience
• Must be able to read and understand Weld Symbols, Structural Fabrication Drawings, and Bills of Material
• Willingness work within deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team setting in achieving Company growth goals.
• Self-motivated; able to function with a high sense of urgency
• Committed to quality work with attention to detail
• Willingness to perform challenging as well as not-so challenging tasks

EOE, including disability/veteran

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, work orders, and quality documents.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands/Requirements

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.

Lifting/Carrying

OBJECTWEIGHTFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION

Steel Tubes Up to 50 pounds Frequently Raw Steel / Fabrications

Steel Plates Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrications / Assemblies

Steel Saw Horses Up to 50 pounds Frequently Steel Support / Work Tables

Fabrication Jigs Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrication Support Fixture

Material Grab Clamp Up to 30 pounds Frequently Material Grab Plate / Magnetic Oxygen Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch

Acetylene Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch

Propane Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Fork Lift Fuel Bottle

Weld Rod Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Welding Electrode Rods

Wire Welding Spools Up to 45 pounds Infrequently Flux / Hard Wire for Wire Welders Mag Drill Press Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Portable Magnetic Drill Press

Pushing/Pulling

OBJECTFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION

Material Carts Occasionally 4 Wheeled Steel Material Rack

Hand Truck Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Up right Cart

Pallet Jack Occasionally 4 Wheeled / 4,000 pound Handler

Welding Machine Occasionally 4 Wheeled Portable Machine

Torch Cart Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Bottle Storage Cart

Work Tables Infrequently Steel Material Support Table

Steel Horses Infrequently Material Support Bucks

Other Physical Requirements

ACTIVITYFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION

Standing Frequently Welding assemblies at table or horses

Walking Occasionally Working around frame assembly

Sitting Occasionally Bench Work / Welding / Grinding / Fit up

Bending/Twisting Frequently Assembly / Welding / Moving Parts

Kneeling Infrequently Fit up / Welding / Grinding / Moving Material

Squatting Infrequently Grinding / Welding/ Frame Fit up

Crawling Infrequently Fit Up / Welding / Grinding

Climbing Rarely Ladder / Short step-stool

Balancing Rarely Assembly / Fit Up / Welding

Reaching Vertically Occasionally Assembly/ Welding/ Grinding

Reaching Frequently Daily Work / Welding / Assembly

Horizontally Rarely Welding / Fit Up

Handling/Grasping Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up

Fingering Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up

Hand/Eye Coordination Constantly Daily Work / Relative Requirements

Sensory Requirements

Near Acuity: Paperwork, computer monitor, inspections, blueprints/drawings, and welds

Far Acuity: N/A

Color Vision: SDS labels

Depth Perception: Operating forklift, handling inspection tools, and performing welds and inspections

Hearing: Forklifts and Cranes for safety

Feeling: Position sense and touch/pressure of extremities for using welding and inspection equipment.

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.

Environmental Conditions

Inside: Majority of time is spent within the shop and office.

Outside: Occasional; Conditions are seasonal dependent (i.e. heat, cold, humidity, ice, snow, sleet, etc.)

Extreme Heat: N/A

Extreme Cold: N/A

Humidity: Conditions are seasonal dependent in the shop.

Noise Intensity Level: Allow for conversation

Vibration: Various grinding equipment

Proximity to Moving/

Mechanical Parts: Various grinding equipment

Exposure to Electrical Shock: Occasional

Elevated Surfaces: N/A

Exposure to Chemical Hazards: Occasional

Lighting: Adequate to perform duties

Sharp Objects: Metal corners and edges

Confined Work Spaces: No OSHA-defined confined work spaces

Safety Equipment

Safety Glasses with Side Shields

Work Gloves

Torch Goggles

Ear Plugs

Face Shield for Grinding

Work Boots with Steel Toe

Long Pants

Long Sleeve Shirt

Welding Jacket / Sleeves

Face Mask for Dust Fumes

TOOLS FOR NEW-HIRE WELDER¹

Chipping Hammer

Chisel/Scraper

Wire Brush

*12" or 16" Combination Square²

*24" Framing Square²

Welpers

Center Punch

*Set of Fillet Weld Gages

Flashlight

*26' - 8 Meter Dual Tape Measure^{2, 4}

*40' Tape Measure (if working on Toyota Portal program)

12" Crescent Wrench

Channel Locks

#3 and #5 Hammers

Vise Grips - 1 each 10R and 11R

Pliers

OTHER TOOLS IN USE AT NOVUM'S SHOP³

Pneumatic Tools

Sanders

Mag Drill

Impact Tools

Grinders, End Grinders, Die-Grinders

Reamers

Drill press

Band Saw

Material Handling Equipment (Forklift, Crane, Slings, etc.)

FOOTNOTES

1. The tools in this list are required to perform the duties listed within this "Welder" job description.
2. The tools identified with an asterisk (*) are subject to the Measuring & Test Equipment Work Instruction 7.15.2, located within Novum's Quality Assurance Manual. This procedure sets measuring tool verification/calibration policy.
3. If necessary, Novum will provide one tape measure per "Welder" per year. Additional tape measures will need to be purchased at the employee's own cost.
4. If necessary, Novum will provide one set of Fillet Weld gages per welder at the time of hire. Additional gage sets will need to be purchased at the employees own cost.
5. Novum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen tools.