Mech II - SM - Welder 3rd Shift (Finance)

POSITION PURPOSEA shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities to perform water-tight welds on various types and gauges of sheet metal. A Sheet Metal Welder is an entry-level welder with skills that demonstrates competencies that exhibit BAC's values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation. The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Weld small water-tight joints on galvanized and stainless steel using MIG welding procedures.

• Responsible for the accuracy of his/her work, maintain a steady work pace and avoid the loss of production time by adhering to safety rules and scheduled break periods.
• Continually help develop ways to improve the safety performance and eliminate any safety issues identified in his/her area and within the plant.
• Help achieve departmental safety, quality & productivity goals including but not limited to near miss reporting, safety metrics, FPY metrics, etc.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

NATURE AND SCOPE

This Mechanic 2 Sheet Metal Welder reports to the Station Leader or Team Leader of the Sheet Metal Department, or a more senior Mechanic as assigned by the Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Successfully pass visual and bend test on ½" plate and below.
• Read measuring devices: tape measure.
• Able to read and understand all types of BAC fabrication sheets (fabrication and welding).

• Able to interpret basic welding symbols & engineering drawings.
• Able to use simple math and basic hand held measuring tools.

• Able to identify different welding wires and gas for proper application.
• Demonstrate understanding of welding and other similar hazards and take necessary precautions.
• Proficiently weld several components / parts together.
• Proficient with MIG welding process and equipment.
• Interpret fab sheets & channel parts & sub-assemblies in the order required for the next operation.
• Ability to understand and react to job schedules.

• Responds to customers downstream with an appropriate level of urgency.
• Able to adapt to change.
• Possess good communication skills and the ability to work professionally with co-workers.

• Practice and sustain 5's methodology.
• Understands and adheres to LEAN principles in the area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Temperature condition varies widely with the outside temperature.
• Work extended hours as needed

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. See below table for specific requirements.