Description: Welder * Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. * Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. * Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. * May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. * May require 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. * Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. * Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. * Works under immediate supervision. * Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. * Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Special Considerations: * Lifting will exceed 20 Lbs. and/or repetitions of this or lesser weights will be significant. * Exposure to substantial machine, chemical, biological or other physical risks are anticipated. |