Intern (Welding)

Internship - Welding

Essential Functions:

• Follow standard operating procedures as well as written and verbal orders and instructions in English.
• Lift up to 75 lbs. and be in good physical condition. Standing, bending, climbing, crawling, and lying on hard surfaces as well as upper body and back strength required.
• Follow all company policies and procedures as stated in the company policy and safety manual including wearing safety glasses, safety toed footwear, hardhats, and other required PPE per area.
• Able to work in a noisy environment.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Actively pursue cost reduction measures.
• Perform all assigned tasks within specific time limits and company standards.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must comply with all safety regulations regarding the work area, the product and equipment. Recognize and report all safety discrepancies to your supervisor.
• Willing to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of this field including products, options, & uses.
• Ability to learn how to read and understand simple blue prints.
• Ability & willingness to be cross-trained in respective departments.
• Able to learn about parts and where they are used as well as the number required per assigned task.
• Communicate with department leaders when items run low in order to restock/reorder parts.
• Possess some prior experience from outside of the company or has mastered all the required skills at the previous level in order to advance.
• Willingness to share department and company knowledge as needed.
• Ability to write down information for future reference.
• Ability to become a certified welder.

Daily Functions:

• Execute proper fixturing and set up.
• Perform metal arc welding of ladder components, torque box, and miscellaneous parts as well as required sanding per company standards and quality cosmetic appearance. This includes inside of torque box and body compartments which may cause awkward positioning.
• Build from blue prints, shop orders, etc.
• Use hand tools, sanders, and grinders and operate plasma cutter, torch, shear bar-angle, & iron saw
• Perform acceptable welds in qualified process and position under supervision and guidance of a Welder II or higher.
• Willingness to learn NDT testing acceptability standards.
• Sand and grind welds and/or parts.
• Ability to identify different types of welding styles.
• Identify and place parts in designated areas.
• Ability to correctly set welder for weld type.
• Ability to do a rough set on welder settings.
• Ability to perform tack welding.
• Ability to read weld symbols and specifications on blue prints.
• Understand and adhere to excellent quality work standards.

Required Tests:

1. Must be able to pass a weld test.

Potential Hazards:

1. Eye injuries & exposure to ultra violet rays: welding can cause damage to eyes. Required to wear an approved helmet with a lens tinted to 10 or darker per OSHA standards, or an electronic lens set to at least 10 when welding. Eye protection and face shield must be worn when sanding to prevent eye injury.
2. Burns: wear PPE when welding to protect against burns.
3. Trips & falls: ensure all air hoses and obstacles are kept clear of aisles.
4. Heavy lifting: ask co-worker for help or use a crane or forklift operator when lifting objects over 75 lbs.
5. Air quality: wear respirator when in close quarters due to gases from welding, if needed.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. SAFETY: Follow LADDER TOWER General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in the department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.
2. QUALITY: Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect-free work and understanding of the requirements of the company's quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming products. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.
3. FLEXIBILITY: Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours, as necessary.
4. INITIATIVE: Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of Ladder Tower. Actively seek out work in other areas when the current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.
5. TEAMWORK: Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of LADDER TOWER and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement projects.
6. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment or process, new developments, requirements, procedures, and policies.
7. LEADERSHIP:Lead the team, provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.
8. ACTION-ORIENTED:Enjoy working hard; is action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others.
9. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT:Step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; read situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation.
10. DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY:Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
11. DRIVE FOR RESULTS:Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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