Tacker 2

Shop TackerWelds together metal components of products using TIG process.The position does NOT pay per diem.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS  Successfully pass the on-site Tacker Test: Tig 2” schedule 80 in a 5G position Must pass visual inspection and x-rayRESPONSIBILITIES Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle  Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun  Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer  Starts power supply to produce electric current  Strikes arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece  Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions  May clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath  May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes  May prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces  May chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper  May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace  May position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture  May tack assemblies together  May cut metal plates or structural shapes  May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations  Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized  Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules  Using required personal protective equipment  Reporting unsafe conditions or practices  Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur  Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses  Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job  Works under minimum supervision. Typically reports to a supervisorPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)StandingCWalkingCSittingFPushingFPullingFClimbingOBalancingOBendingFStoopingFKneelingFCrouchingFCrawlingFReachingCHandlingCFingeringCFeelingCVisionCHearingCLifting (lbs)Carrying (lbs)0-10C0-10C10-25F10-25F25-50O25-50O We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.