Production Welder Job Description
Production welder
provides on - the - job training and support as required for production welding operators performing welding processes.
Production Welder Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective production welder job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included production welder job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Manufactures and assembles metal fabrications ferrous and non-ferrous using appropriate equipment and processes provided
Experience and knowledge of Laser & GTAW welding processes required, experience required
Review quality of work against standards both visual and written, read blue prints and drawings be knowledgeable in the use of precision measuring instruments
Production Technicians are expected to foster a safe, reliable, and cost-effective production environment enabling the concepts of lean manufacturing
Monitors, oversees, and operates computer controlled manufacturing systems, production reporting systems, and computer/HMI systems
Employees must be able to review quality of work against standards both visual and written, read blue prints and drawings be knowledgeable in the use of precision measuring instruments
Ses specified welding equipment to assist and support manufacturing operations of parts and assemblies as required to meet regulatory requirements
Reviews work order packet to determine the location of piece parts and fixture
Visually checks piece parts for quality
Follows set-up guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack weld unit by using various
Production Welder Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Production Welder
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: MIG, TS, QS, Q1, TA, AWS
Education for Production Welder
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the production welder job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Welding, General Education, Technical, Fashion, Welding Technology, Associates, Metals, Industrial, Manufacturing
Skills for Production Welder
Desired skills for production welder include:
Welding techniques
Basic math
Manufacturing
Methods
Processes
Use of precision measuring instruments
Procedures and processes to effectively carry out the job function
Regulations
Production processes
Quality control
Desired experience for production welder includes:
Effectively use standard hand tools & measuring devices, calipers, rulers
Maintains a consistent standard of work and performance in compliance with regulatory and Quality Assurance standards
Ensures the performance of work and the maintenance of work environment that meets safety goal objectives
Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and weld prints
Ability to recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area
Must determine if material is to specs., also checks prints foe E.C.O.’s N.C.R.’s, and for latest revisions
Production Welder Examples
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Production Welder Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of production welder. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for production welder
- Must be familiar with and able to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, manufacturing procedures and engineering specifications
- Sets-up material in positioner, jig or fixtures
- Operates crane, electric stackers, and other mechanical assists to move, position and unload heavy parts and assemblies
- Handles raw materials by retrieving stock from racks, shearing, breaking and cutting the stock to size, duburring the edges in preparation for fabrication
- Cut and prepare materials for welding process, using bandsaw and oxy-fuel cutting torch, grinder, beveler
- Monitors machinery/equipment operation to detect and resolve problems
- Set up and utilize Laser & GTAW weld equipment to weld small sensor assemblies
- Setup of CNC motion control welding computer, including weld tooling & fixtures, (collets, vises)
- Understanding of Certified Laser & GTAW Weld Schedules
- Verification of equipment functionality through power measurements
Qualifications for production welder
- Six months to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation
- Experience with operating robotic welding systems
- Further education
- Performs Duties as assigned by Team Lead
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
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Production Welder Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of production welder. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for production welder
- Obeys all safety rules and regulations
- Ability to read weld requirements (drawing symbols) on drawings and specifications
- Use of measurement gages such as calipers & micrometers
- Nadcap certified Laser & GTAW Welder/Welding Operator highly desirable
- Performs own work, provides assistance to others as directed, and performs post-work inspection of work
- Job operations may consist of welding, cutting, brazing, hardfacing, or tacking
- Interprets and understands work instructions (prints, shop packets and verification of all procedures related as per quality manual)
- Good written and verbal communication skills, be competent in the use of computers
- May also perform post-work inspection of work
- Safety procedures must be followed diligently at all times Perform welding assembly process in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards and policies
Qualifications for production welder
- Must be able to read tape measure and blue prints
- Certification in overhead crane operations
- Certification for pressure pipe welding in areas where the process is part of the normal job duties
- Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can
- Eye examination prior to being assigned to a welding position and periodic eye exams every three (3) years thereafter while in a welding position as part of the maintenance of qualification to perform welding
- Specific vision abilities include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
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Production Welder Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for a production welder. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for production welder
- Employees may also perform post-work inspection of work
- This can include welding, braze and prep, post braze clean up, final clean up, labeling, cutting, and hardfacing
- Operatoes in a stringent quality oriented environment
- Performs all duties of welder helper including setup and cleaning
- Under direct supervision with an assigned mentor or coach, performs standard operations specifically used in the welding process
- Gives input into employee Performance Reviews
- Fills in for the Department Supervisor when s/he is not available
- Ensures that department is following Company established Procedural Guidelines
- Ensures that department is following Company established Safety Guidelines
- Positions, aligns, fits and welds together parts using jigs, welding torch and hand tools
Qualifications for production welder
- Possess basic computer skills such as working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Familiarity with assembly and fabrication practices
- 2 years' experience in basic Welding
- Resistence Welding Experience
- Associate Degree from an accredited institution in welding, electrical, mechanical, or other related fields
- Good attendance/punctuality
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Production Welder Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of production welder. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for production welder
- Must be familiar with structural welding, brake forming, and all other fabrication processes
- Manufactures and assembles all metal fabrications ferrous and non-ferrous using appropriate equipment and processes provided
- Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler and measuring tape
- Safety procedures must be followed diligently at all times
- Layout metal and weld in accordance with oral, written, drawings, sketches, blueprint type of instructions
- Use precision measuring instruments where required in relation to the work being performed
- Certified in welding by the U.S. A.F
- Participates in process improvement activities and provides data to driver identification and resolution of precess failures and defects
- Welds or tack welds metal parts together, using spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment
- Ignites torch and regulates flow of gas and air to obtain desired temperature, size, and color of flame
Qualifications for production welder
- Flexibility in job functions – willing to be cross-trained in multiple areas of production
- Responsible, reliable and independent
- MIG welding certification
- High School Diploma / GED - Vocational School Training a plus
- Ability to solve problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures
- Requires basic & proficient computer skills including Microsoft and other various CNC Motion software applications
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Production Welder Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of production welder. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for production welder
- Perform job tasks keeping safety first
- Willing to be flexible with work hours, departments, and schedules
- Attend work on the established schedule without excessive absenteeism
- Effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, management, visitors and temporary employees
- Assist with training and development of all work associates
- Actively participate in the team environment
- Promote continuous improvement and associate engagement
- Performs welding work and activities required for the production of Apex products
- Weld components in vertical positions
- Weld components at a fast pace and in a downward motion
Qualifications for production welder
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than work with whole hand(s) or arm(s), , using a keyboard and excellent hand to eye coordination to handle micro mechanical parts
- Completion of High School/GED/Secondary School
- 3-5 years of experience and certification in welding or equivalent
- 5 years welding experience in GMAW/MIG
- Satisfactory job performance, attendance, and conduct at Athens Operations