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General Summary

A Shop Welder works on welding and fabricating materials using various kinds of equipment.

Essential Job Functions

1. Regular and reliable attendance.
2. Prepared and on time for scheduled shift with proper PPE.
3. Responsible for Daily Shift validations.
4. Be actively involved in Behavioral Safety Process.
5. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, and a tape measure.
6. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications by welding or threading joints.
7. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces to verify conformance with specifications.
8. Cut and thread pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders or pipe benders.
9. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports or related equipment, according to blueprints.
10. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
11. Inspect and examine each weld for flaws and repair if necessary.
12. Must be familiar and able to run hardwire, flux core, and dual shield.
13. Perform tasks assigned by Foreman.
14. Develop knowledge of KSI PPM-SOPs and refer to the SOP Manual prior to each task.
15. Follow all KS Industries, LP safety, and customer policies and procedures.
16. Shall perform all physical and mental requirements listed.

Working Conditions: The locations vary from site to site. Work is physically demanding and requires the ability to concentrate well on the job at hand, in all types of weather. Majority of the work is construction-based work. Walking and working surface vary depending on the terrain, from flat to extreme slopes and frozen, wet, snowy and slippery conditions.

Working Hours: Normally, a full-time employee will work 40 hours per week, depending on the factors such as weather and schedules. Work schedules and hours may vary depending on specific client locations and projects. In general, applicable work schedules include 5-8’s and 4-10’s. All labor laws in reference to rest breaks and meal periods will be followed.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

KS Fabrication & Machine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. In accordance with applicable law, the Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on membership of an applicant or employee in a protected class such as race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, including breast feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, religion, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partner status), citizenship status, military service status or other consideration protected by law. The company’s policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, terminations, and any and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.