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Welder 1-Night Shift
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$43,874 / year median in Tennessee
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Operator 1 - 2720 Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond. Job Duties Weld metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders, gas torches and hand tools Use electrical currents to create heat and bond metals Plan work by interpreting blueprints, technical procedures and templates Observe tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications Move fixtures and equipment as required to accomplish various jobs Complete all documents fully and accurately Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.) Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned Experience and Education Perform work under direct supervision Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter 0 to 2 years of experience Competencies/ Skills Ability to interpret work instructions Ability to follow written and verbal directions Basic verbal and written communication skills Technical expertise Planning skills Detail oriented Manual dexterity Vision Ability to successfully pass required vision tests