DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is skilled work, involving responsibility for the efficient performance of a variety of welding and cutting tasks. The work is performed under general supervision of the Automotive Mechanic Supervisor with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of assignments. Employee may occasionally be required to perform equipment operation or automotive mechanic duties during short periods due to an emergency or lack of welding work. Does related duties, as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Welds bumpers, fenders, gear casings, castings, etc.;
Reinforces weak spots in machinery and apparatus;
Builds up work shafting, teeth, sprockets and other machine parts;
Welds chains and reinforcement steel for concrete bridges;
Welds gasoline tanks, platforms, docking, guard rails;
Fabricates and repairs new or used parts and attachments for a variety of equipment;
Uses equipment for cutting procedures;
Performs occasional tasks as motor equipment operator or automotive mechanic, as assigned.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the common techniques, practices, tools, terminology of welding; thorough knowledge of welding safety procedures;
ability to perform complex welding assignments; ability to work from plans and specifications and oral instructions; manual dexterity.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee constantly is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment 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 regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years of experience as a welder, OR any equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate the ability to do the work successfully.