Certified Welding Inspector

Graepel pays 100% of Medical and Dental premiums for employee and families.

Hours are Monday - Thursday 6 am to 2:30 pm; Friday 6 am to noon.

POSITION SUMMARY
The CWI Welder position is responsible for manufacturing parts and components in accordance to customer drawings and specifications within the welding area.  The position requires compliance with AWS and customer standards.  The position includes the setup, operation, and maintenance of welding equipment including welding machines, spot welder, and robot welder. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Knowledge and hands-on operation of welding equipment and methodology.
• Knowledge and hands-on operation of metal fabrication machinery, especially welding equipment.
• Setup fixturing and work areas to produce "0 defect" parts.
• Operate manual and power tools to grind parts according to specification.
• Participate in internal and external audits in the welding area.
• Develop work instructions and welding procedures.
• Enforce AWS and customer standards within the welding area.
• Perform periodic internal audits in welding area to assure compliance.
• Perform weld tests with prospective welding candidates to assure they satisfy standards.
• Provide OJT training for current and new employees.
• Verify current and new parts are welded in compliance with current welding processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain PQRs and WPS forms.
• Inspect welding machines and welds to assure conformance to standards.
• Assist Project Management to assure customer specific requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in developing new processes and procedures to assure parts adhere to AWS and customer standards.
• Attend regular meetings with Project Management and applicable departments.
• Develop new processes and procedures to assure parts adhere to AWS and customer standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and tools as required/requested.
• Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:     

• High School Degree or equivalent and/or related experience required.
• Associates Degree from an accredited welding program preferred. 

Experience:    

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a welding position required.
• CWI certification required.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings.
• AWS certification or ability to obtain AWS certification preferred.
• GMWA welding skills including the setup of weld stations.
• Ability to use Direct read measuring devices required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.
• Familiarity with WPS weld procedure specifications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands                                                                              Lift/Carry

Stand                                      F (Frequently)                                     10 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Walk                                        F (Frequently)                                     11-20 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Sit                                            O (Occasionally)                                 21-50 lbs                     F (Frequently)

Handling/Fingering                C (Constantly)                                     51-100 lbs                   O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward                       F (Frequently)                                     Over 100 lbs               O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder           F (Frequently)                                     Push/Pull

Climb                                      O (Occasionally)                                 12 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Crawl                                       O (Occasionally)                                 13-25 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Squat or Kneel                        F (Frequently)                                     26-40 lbs                     F (Frequently)            

Bend                                       F (Frequently)                                     41-100 lbs                   F (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable)     Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)         Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)             Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)            Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception

Sense of Sounds (Communication with personnel, ability to listen to machinery to make adjustments)

Sense of Touch (Use of hands to carry and move material)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Welding shield Ear protection, steel toed boots, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee 

to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.