Welder

Job Description

A Welder joins metal together with tools that superheat welding materials into a liquid for the purposes of creating an almost unbreakable joint. They work on buildings, bridges, refineries, automobiles, pipelines and just about any job that requires an individual trained in the art of welding metal. A Welder is sometimes called upon to cut and assemble parts in a jig prior to welding the joints together. A Welder also maintains the equipment and safety gear they work with.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and work waist to shoulder. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, bend, twist/pivot (neck/waist), and work floor to waist.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70#. It is very seldom that the employee will be required to squat/kneel/crawl, climb stairs/ladders, work over shoulder, or work floor to waist.