EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); journeyman’s certification (preferred) and/or equivalent experience.
Machine trades certificate or transcripts from a trade school showing completion of a reasonable amount of class hours in related fields.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence such as Emails.
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and managers in a professional and precise manner at all times and especially during high pressure situations.
Ability to define problems collect data, establish fact, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to evaluate a situation and consider all the variables without jumping to conclusions based on the most obvious variable and arrive at the real root cause.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate is required to stay seated for long periods of time while welding. The associate is required to wear proper clothing and PPE for MIG/TIG welding. (Fire retardant uniform, aluminized welding gloves, welding helmet, steel-toed boots, ear protection)
The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks.
The associate may need to be available during off hours if needed and assist in emergency situations. The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed.
The environmental 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 occasionally works near machinery and moving parts. The employee may be exposed to the risk of shock, vibration and weld frequencies. The employee will not be required to travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.