Welder

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Welder is responsible for performing production floor welding and layout of Sub weldments or Final weldments in meeting the production standard rate for each weldment, including following and meeting the build plan supplied by the forecast.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform MIG welding of steel parts of varying sizes, thickness and weight.
• Use cranes and rigging to move parts and weldments.
• Use various cutting machines like plasma and oxyfuel cutting torches.
• Use various powered hand tools including grinders, sanders, drills, saws and others.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records and documentation.
• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Must practice good housekeeping and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• For Full-Time employees, expect to work an 8-hour shift on average, including weekends if necessary.
• Reliably commute to Henderson, Nevada, or planning to relocate to local area before starting work.
• Comply with the brand and hygiene policies.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of MIG welding experience.
• Must be a certified welder.
• Must be able to read blueprints and have knowledge of weld symbols.
• Must know fractions and decimals, including fraction conversions.
• Must be able to read and use tape measure, steel rules and squares.
• Ability to learn operations of multiple jigs/fixtures within a job area.
• Must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet standard rates and schedules.
• Assist in the training of other employees in safe and efficient use of jogs/fixtures.
• Must work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to ensure timely completion.
• Accurately measure and lay out locations for welded components.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and equipment to build steel structures.
• Must possess a strong work ethic.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend written and verbal English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.