Technical Project Leader (TPL)-Welder

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provides on-the-job working leadership to employees in the assigned areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides training assistance to new employees on the line.
• Assist Supervisors / Assistant Supervisors with verifying hours and accuracy of timesheets.
• Checks daily availability of necessary materials, tools, and equipment.
• Works closely with the Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor & the Inspection team to maintain quality and reduce lost time and repairs.
• Suggest ways to simplify and improve methods and procedures wherever possible.
• Responsible for observing and enforcing safety practices throughout the plant to maintain a safe working environment.
• Receives instructions verbally or from job cards and/or detailed prints.
• May be required to perform up to three types of welding processes including GMAW & GTAW in accordance with various AWS and Military Codes and Specifications. More senior level position may also require the ability to Oxy-Fuel weld.
• Must be able to read and understand Blueprints (drawings) and associated welding symbols
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Assists with and/or constructs welding jigs and fixtures; some layout required. More senior level position includes designing the layout.
• Selects proper welding parameters, and electrodes/filler metals for the particular type of metal to be welded which may include ferrous and non-ferrous metals (i.e., aluminum, steel, stainless steel).
• Performs tack welding and Oxygen/Fuel torch for heating and cutting.
• Chips, grinds and cleans welds as necessary.
• Performs other tasks associated with welding, such as joining preparation, clamping, measurement verification, inspection of completed welds and providing count of completed pieces.
• Uses test equipment (i.e., fixed gages, fillet weld gages, pressure gages) to check work.
• Senior level position aids in design and debugging of new welding fixtures; assists in establishing and qualifying welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Uses various tools and machines which may include GMAW, GTAW welding equipment, automatic welding gun, plasma cutter, oxygen/fuel torch, various grinding apparatus, and other tooling and equipment as needed.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and hoists
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

• Checks that necessary materials, tools, and equipment are available and applicable to requirements.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to accurately read tape measure; convert between fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret complicated blueprints.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to read routings.
• Working knowledge of welding equipment, working properties of materials and knowledge of fusion metals.
• Must be able to pass welder certifications test.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Vocational degree in welding or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of related weld experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop Floor environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools)
• Ability to liftiup to 50 pounds.
  
  
  
  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e., machine motors)
  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
    
    
    
    • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
    • Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function Test
    • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.