Welder 2-2nd Shift

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!
Summary of Primary Purpose of the Position
Summarize in 2 to 4 sentences the primary function and value of the position.
Under limited supervision, the Welder 2 independently operates and proficiently processes complex level work. Welder 2 joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating welding equipment. Welders interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings or schematics to determine appropriate welding processes.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities *
In addition to complying with all safety, environmental, quality, and core policies, and contributing to the company’s Zero Harm and Zero Defects commitment, the following briefly describes the 3 to 6 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed, and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%).
Percent
Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
35%
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications and to determine structural soundness
20%
Review engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences
15%
Works on complex level work, including special projects, fabricates fixtures and jigs, job site repairs, etc.
10%
Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities
5%
Layouts material and sets up for automated devices or robotic welding
5%
Provides training and mentoring to new Welders
5%
Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned
5%
Key Measures
Briefly list the areas in which this job is accountable for results.
Safety/Hazard reporting and observations
Hand Weld efficiency rate
Attendance
Quality/Claims -- ensure accuracy in all job functions to avoid quality claims
Stop Tag count
Tools Required
List the tools required to perform the role – e.g. reports that need to be reviewed in order to make decisions, data sets that needs to be understood.
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the role specific Job Safety Analysis
Tablet, drawings or blueprints
Welder, plasma cutter and cutting torch
Hand tools such as tapes, squares, grinder, scraper, hammer, wire brushes, drills, and punches
Overhead crane and jib hoist
Education & Experience Qualifications
List qualifications necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.
Minimum:
High School diploma or equivalent, or ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level
3+ years of welding related experience
Preferred:
AWS D.1.1 Welder Certification
1-year certificate from a technical school
5+ years of welding related experience
Skills & Competencies
List additional attributes, including WITTS capabilities appropriate to role level, necessary to perform duties and responsibilities listed above.
Good communications skills
Ability to successfully pass AWS D.1.1 Welder certification test
Ability to successfully attain related welding and inspection certifications (CWI, CWB, etc.)
Good mechanical and trouble shooting skills
Ability to accurately use measuring devices to perform inspections on finished products
Understanding of blueprints/drawings and the ability to interpret and apply design aspects to current projects