Welder

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* Position Summary:

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* Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market.  The Welder is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention.  The Welder, under direct supervision by Team Leader or Supervisor, welds non-critical fabricated parts and subassemblies as specified by blueprints, layouts or welding procedures.  

Welds are performed on non-critical parts or subassemblies where cosmetics may not be a factor.

** Core Competencies for this position include:*
* + Learning

+ People Relations

+ Communication

+ Position/Tech Knowledge

+ Results Driven

** Essential Functions of the Job:*
* + Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings

+ Adjusts and operates welding equipment to perform non-critical welds on fabricated parts and subassemblies. Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality on parts welded

+ Loads fabricated parts or subassemblies into jigs and fixtures. Prepares the surface to be welded by grinding, buffing or brushing so the weld can be performed. Visually examines welds for adherence to blueprint specifications

+ Maintains welding equipment and makes adjustments on equipment to prepare it to weld different parts or subassemblies when changing from one part to the other

+ Loads and unloads fixtures

+ Performs simple measurements using devices or gauges to check work

+ May skip weld designed parts to secure pieces for other welders

+ Perform all other duties assigned by the Supervisor

** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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* + Ability to understand and follow simple instructions

+ Capable of performing standard measurements

+ Knowledge of basic procedures of mig welding required

+ Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance

+ Must be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate and build subassemblies

+ Must be able to demonstrate required knowledge and ability to read blueprints with weld symbols and specifications

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* Education and Experience:

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* + High School diploma or GED required

+ Minimum 3 months to 1 year experience in welding required

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* Working Conditions:

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* 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 function.

While performing the duties of this job, will be exposed to a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant.  Must be able to stand approximately 8 hours per day.  Must be able to stoop, lift and reach around on a constant basis.  Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended amount of time.

** Notes:*
* Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).