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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Welder
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: April 1999
ORG/POS #: 6640/1950
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To perform various types of welding to
repair and maintain City owned property.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives immediate supervision from the Service
Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Operates
acetylene (gas) and arc (electric) welding and plasma cutting equipment to
remove, repair or replace worn or damaged components of City property.
2. Estimates
the amount of time and materials required for each project.
3. Designs
needed parts by reviewing descriptions, dimensions, and rough drawings of the
damaged part and its function.
4. Operates
saws, presses, drills, and grinders to fabricate parts needed to repair a piece
of equipment.
5. Repairs
and hard surfaces grader blades and teeth on backhoe buckets, asphalt grinder
and other excavation and earth moving equipment; remounts repaired and
reconditioned blades.
6. Operates
vehicles or equipment to move them into or out of the repair area and to test
repaired equipment.
7. Inspects
and makes minor repairs to welding equipment; notifies supervisor of parts
needed to complete repair.
8. Picks
up needed materials and supplies from proper supplier.
9. Lists
the amount of time, material and supplies used for a repair or construction
project on the work order per project.
10. Assists
mechanics in minor repairs.
11. Operates
and maintains the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Machine Inert Gas (MIG) welding
equipment to repair equipment and fabricate parts.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs
other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
JOB SPECIFICATION
WELDER
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of average
difficulty in operating welding and fabrication equipment to repair and
maintain City owned property.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: April 1999
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Operates
acetylene (gas) and arc (electric) welding and plasma cutting equipment to
remove, repair or replace worn or damaged components of City property.
Estimates the
amount of time and materials required for each project.
Designs
needed parts by reviewing descriptions, dimensions, and rough drawings of the
damaged part and its function.
Operates
saws, presses, drills, and grinders to fabricate parts needed to repair a piece
of equipment.
Repairs and
hard surfaces grader blades and teeth on backhoe buckets, asphalt grinder and
other excavation and earth moving equipment; remounts repaired and
reconditioned blades.
Operates
vehicles or equipment to move them into or out of the repair area and to test
repaired equipment.
Inspects and
makes minor repairs to welding equipment; notifies supervisor of parts needed
to complete repair.
Picks up
needed materials and supplies from proper supplier.
Lists the
amount of time, material and supplies used for a repair or construction project
on the work order per project.
Assists
mechanics in minor repairs.
Operates and
maintains the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Machine Inert Gas (MIG) welding
equipment to repair equipment and fabricate parts.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable
knowledge
of the practices and materials of the welding trade.
Good
knowledge
of the physical characteristics of various types of metals used in the
construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Good
knowledge
of the operation and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment and other
mechanical devices.
Skill in the operation of
acetylene and arc welding equipment.
JOB TITLE: Welder
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Skill in the use of hand tools
and metal working power equipment.
Ability to understand written and
oral instructions.
Ability to determine dimensional
and material specifications and estimate costs for repair parts from
blueprints, rough sketches, repair manuals, and other instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively
with other vehicle maintenance personnel, equipment operators, and supervisors
from other City departments.
Ability to keep simple records of
time and material used for each repair project.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of
grade school; at least two (2) years of experience as a maintenance
welder; OR any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and
abilities.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT:
Must possess
a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before
employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this
position.
JOB TITLE: Welder
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands marked below are
representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YES NO
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Lifting (lbs.) |
100 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
75 |
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Stooping, Bending |
ü |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
ü |
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Walking |
ü |
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Standing |
ü |
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Sitting |
ü |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g.,
climbing and working from ladder) |
ü |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
ü |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
ü |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
ü |
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Close Vision (clear vision
at 20" or less) |
ü |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
ü |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
ü |
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Depth Perception (ability
to judge distance spatial relationships) |
ü |
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Hearing |
ü |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
ü |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
ü |
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Work Near Moving
Mechanical Parts |
ü |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
ü |
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Fumes or Dust |
ü |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
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ü |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather
over 90º F.) |
ü |
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Low Noise (e.g., business
office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
ü |
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