WELDER

Well-established manufacturing company in the Mason, OH area is looking for a welder. The Welder/Fabricator position is responsible for supporting operations management by fabricating and welding parts to print/sketch using MIG and some TIG wire feed welders and variety of manual/CNC machine tools. Work with Production (Shop) Supervisor to order required supplies and determine what parts can be made in-house and still meet schedule. Must be able to work independently.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Cut stock to size for weldments.
• Fabricate all components of a weldment (drill, tap, grind).
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to make fabrications.
• Ability to fixture large weldments.
• Experience modifying components to fit at assembly.
• Red line any changes to prints to be documented by engineering.
• Spray paint inside and outside fabrications.
• Assist other disciplines during all phases of the project (electricians, fabrication, engineering, etc.)
• Safely operate fork truck for material/equipment workflow.
• Overtime may be necessary as work load dictates (weekdays or weekends).
• Use measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, vertical bed mill, drill press, chop saw, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Ability to plan workflow to meet project schedules.
• Safely operate fork truck for material workflow.
• When machine shop volume is slow, ability to assist mechanical assembly techs with machine assembly.
• Based on business needs, incumbent will assist, support, and/or perform other job functions within the Company, within personal scope and ability

Applicant Qualities:

• 3-5 years of experience with MIG and TIG welding mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel in an industrial environment.
• AWS certification is preferred.
• Ability to use machine tools (drill press, bed mill, saw)
• Good organization skills and the ability to function with minimal supervision.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with proper rigging techniques.
• Proper use of power hand tools (drill, jig saw, hammer drill, etc.)
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements.
• Previous welding experience required.