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Work in the Welding Shop making welding and other mechanical repairs to a wide range of equipment including many types of agricultural implements and irrigation pumps. Fabricate a wide range of agriculture related equipment and components.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform quality welding with various processes including Stick, MIG and TIG on various metals including mild steel, stainless, and aluminum.
- Perform quality groove and fillet welds in various positions including horizontal, vertical up, and overhead.
- Disassemble, repair, and reassemble various drive systems that could include chains, sprockets, bearings, shafts, belts, and sheaves.
- Work on simple hydraulic cylinder circuits safely, this could include rebuilding cylinders.
- Work with hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble various implements including discs, chisels, stalk cutters, rippers, mulchers, and module builders.
- Drive to the field and work independently to complete assigned tasks.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be able to read, write and speak in English; knowledge of Spanish is desired.
- Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and dimensioned technical drawings.
- Be able to take verbal and written direction from supervisors and effectively communicate back.
- Be able to complete detailed maintenance reports and other technical documents.
- Be able to communicate and work with coworkers.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Must be observant, organized, and detail oriented.
- Must function well in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have desire and ability to learn.
- Must work in a safe manner following all rules, guidelines, and company policies.
- Must report to work in a timely manner ready, willing, and able to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school education required. AS degree in welding technology desirable.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD or Solid works desirable.
- Experience running machine tools such as lathes and milling machines desired.
- Have the ability to layout a project straight, square and plumb.
- Have an understanding of distortion control and when to pre-heat and post-heat.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
- Valid current California Drivers' license, with less than two points required.
- Past welding certifications desirable
OTHER SKILLS
- Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Must be observant, organized, and detail oriented.
- Must function well in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have desire and ability to learn.
- Must work in a safe manner following all rules, guidelines and company policies.
- Must report to work in a timely manner ready, willing and able to perform the essential duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment can be medium to loud.
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