Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY

to perform all kinds of beveling, welding, layout, and cutting using gas, sector track torches, hand grinders and electric cutting / welding equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plans details of working Procedure and tools and material requirements. Bevels parts by cutting and grinding various metals. Repairs parts by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment. Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Builds up worn or defective surfaces. Layout per customer drawings. Uses burning equipment to cut material to size and shape. Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily/meeting expectations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to read blueprints and understand GD&T. Minimum of three years of welding or relevant experience. Must have attention and care to prevent injury to others when performing work. Must pass math test. Ability to work in a team environment successfully. Must perform tasks safely as instructed orally and in written format. Ability to read and speak English. Must have knowledge of the metric system. Ability to maneuver up to 200 lbs. independently. Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. without assistance. Must be able to pass forklift training and maintain current company forklift license. Ability to read measuring tapes and calipers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions, information gathered from meters, dials, calibrated scales, visual display units. Ability to receive and understand instructions via radio or phone. Ability to summarize verbal instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic math calculations and analyze written basic numerical information; use ruler, scales and other physical measuring instruments.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to follow instructions, in a logical order, given in oral, written, or diagram form. Ability to apply quality standards against product and determine if defective and degree of defect. Ability to compile gathered information. Ability to solve practical problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Ability to identify colors and make fine visual discrimination; ability to make fine judgment of texture. Ability to remember verbal and written instructions over a period of a few minutes to several days.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.


Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area.

EEO STATEMENT

Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities.


To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits, and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate.


Management retains the right to add to, or change, the responsibilities and/or duties of this position at any time including the elimination of this position. The team member understands that his/her job description is for operational purposes and is not intended to be an employment contract. The employment relationship remains "at-will."