2nd Shift Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

• This location is in Kaukauna, WI, relocation, or daily commute required.

Location : Kaukauna, WI

Shift : 2nd (5 : 00 PM - 3 : 05 AM, Monday – Wednesday & 4 PM Thursday- 2 : 05 AM Friday, 10 hours)

Title : Pipe Fabricator

Department(s) : Manufacturing

Reports to : Foreman

General Purpose of the Job :

Tack together fitting and pipe according to the isometric drawings and producing high quality welds while gaining the knowledge and experience of a fabricator over the five-year apprenticeship.

Summary of Major Responsibilities / Duties :

Follow the Apprenticeship training program and pass all the requirements within the set time frames.

Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.

Confirming squareness of all joints fit up.

Confirming configuration of all joints fit up.

Confirming pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).

Confirming pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).

Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.

Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.

Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.

This job involves a variety of other jobs such as welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout.

Weld joints.

Grind out temporary tacks.

Position pieces to be welded

Purges pipe to be welded.

Records filler rod heat numbers.

Identifies his own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.

Inspects weld after and makes any corrections if needed.

Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.

Conducts work safely and follows all safety procedures. Rejects work that is not safe and discusses the situation with supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

To even be considered to take the apprenticeship test the following is required :

One year of technical schooling or one year of fab shop welding or at least two union welding classes (10-3-hour classes- 90% attendance required and based on instructors’ feedback) or one union class with the previously stated requirements and 10-3-hour sessions of personal weld time.

Ability to weld either a six-inch standard or two inch extra strong carbon steel pipe, done in the six-G position (45°ree; fixed jigs) in 3 hours or less.

Ability to Mig root with down-hill progression / flux-core fill and cap with up-hill progression (six-inch diameter).

Tig out with all passes being up-hill progression.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percent, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Requirements / Key Competencies :

Needs to be GTAW certified on 2inch S-80 pipe in 6 G.

Certified on GMAW Root / FCAW Balance.

Team player

Attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication skills

Reliable

Self-Motivated

Mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands

Good work ethics

Pride in workmanship

Be able to use construction calculator

Willingness to learn

Has to be a hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job.

Equipment Used :

Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)

Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders)

Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, lift)

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work Environment : ?

Indicate how often the following physical demands are required to perform the Essential job Responsibilities.

C =Constantly ??????????F =Frequently ???????? O =Occasionally ??????????? R =Rarely

(5-8 hrs / shift)???????(2 -5 hrs / shift)??????(Up to 2 hrs. / shift)????(Does not exist as regular part of job)

Physical Demands

Environmental Conditions

Standing

Extreme Cold (winter)

Walking

Extreme Heat (summer)

Sitting

Temperature Changes

Lifting

Wet

Carrying

Humid

Pushing

Noise

Pulling

Vibration

Climbing

Hazards

Balancing

Atmospheric Conditions

Stooping

Other (define) : Kneeling

Flying debris?

Crouching

Crawling

Reaching

Physical Strength

Handling

Little Physical Effort – 10lbs or less

Grasping

Light Work – up to 20lbs

Feeling

Medium Work – up to 50lbs

Talking

Heavy Work – up to 100lbs

Hearing

Very Heavy Work – above 100lbs

Repetitive Motions

Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Personal Protective Equipment Required :

___C___Steel Toe Work Boots

___C___Hearing Protection

___C___Safety Eyeglasses

___C___Welding Coat

___C___Respirator

___C___Other PPE’s (e.g., gloves, long pants, welding hood, and grinding shield)

Safety :

All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM’s safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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