Welder Trainee-pay of $20/hr

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Reads and interprets blueprints and test sheets; gathers and organizes all parts
• Sets welding gun to correct thickness; operates welding gun to weld
• Attached parts together by correct weld placement
• Produces quality welds on Mild Steel
• Determines appropriate work surface (table, saw horse, floor).
• Grinds parts as necessary in preparation for welding and finalizing.
• Visually inspects work to ensure that all parts are correctly welded to TCF engineering and quality standards
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon training status

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Hard-working and motivated individual
• Interested in the manufacturing industry
• Works well in teams
• Enjoys working with their hands
• Interested in a training program and enjoys learning new skills
• Interested in learning a new trade
• Interested in training and/or advancing their career

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training will be provided by the company:

• Welding Certificate - Mild Steel (AWS certification)
• Bridge Crane Training
• Compressed Gases Training
• Hot work Training
• Weld Safety
• Weld Standards
• Quality Standards
• Hazardous Communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move up to 25 pounds; frequently life/move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally pull up to 100 pounds with wheels (pallet jack).
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Each and every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety, and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.