1. Build varied style expansion joints including joints that require reinforcing wire using various hand tools and power tools
2. Working from build sheet follows build procedures and work instructions for building varied styles and sizes of expansion joints 
3. Hoists form to building location; cleans marks and locates arch core on form, applies release agent to form as required.
4. Using hand and power tools, builds joint applying materials in proper sequence 
5. During building, trims and cuts pieces, applies solvent and cement to ply, “cords” joint, applies wire and solders as required, presses and trims flanges 
6. Welds coil on joint 
7. Lays out, cuts, and prepares material for press built expansion joints 
8. Maintains and orders raw materials using re-order point signals 
9. Installation of molds into clamshell press 
10. Operation and set up of clamshell press for molded joints 
11. Inspects and may build over FEP liner 
12. May prepare joints for curing by wrapping or in other manner 
13. Works closely with Production Control and expansion joint personal in matters pertaining to manufacturing schedules, order priorities, material and tooling issues 
14. In addition to the expansion joint building operation, the following work is considered an integral part of the builders’ duties when required

• Prepares or makes arch cores
• Cleans and repairs curing plates and forms
• Repairs slip bands, tack welds plates, breaks tack weld on slip plates and the attendant work of slip bands including any grinding or fitting of flange plates.
• Re-cuts material for joint during the building operation.
• Moves forms and joint within the unit during the building operation as necessary.
• Any other work incidental to preparation, building and completion required.
• Use of computer to perform all necessary input including maintenance request, near miss reporting, material requests, and any other incidental information required.
• Records daily production and passes on all pertinent information to effected people in area as required, including electronically or written.
• May also work with and assist process engineer in developing new style joints or processes and work instructions.

         15.   Operates fork-truck to assist in material handling. 

         16.  Cares for equipment, hand tools, performs daily inspections, and tasks to maintain a clean and                    safe work environment.

        17.    Builder #2 usually progresses from the smaller sized joints to the more difficult ones as proficiency on the job is acquired. May eventually progress to Builder #1 when performance on all types and sizes of joints meet the requirements as to quality and quanity.

Required Skills Required Experience

Welding experience