Welder

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Perform various welding tasks such as Mfg. welding of steel and aluminum including brazing and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

- Certified up to 1g
- Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Sets-up, assembles and tacks welding parts.
- Receives written instructions through the use of blueprints and work orders. Plans and executes the working process and procedures. Uses tools and materials according to Company specifications and standards.
- Cuts, burns and welds various material and products including aluminum. May repair welding equipment using correct welding skills and appropriate welding apparatus and equipment.
- Builds up worn and defective surfaces.
- Responsible for re-working welding projects. Dismantles and assembles material to various cuts and shapes.
- May perform maintenance related functions.
- Other duties may be assigned.

Nature and Scope

- Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.
- Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.
- None.

Work Environment

- Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

- HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

- Good verbal and written communication skills required
- Must possess basic math skills
- Completion of formal apprentice program, preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints

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Pay Range

California law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs.  This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job.  Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs