Welder

Job Summary The Welder will be responsible for fusing metal components together using various welding techniques to fabricate or repair products according to specifications. The Welder will perform high-quality welds on a variety of metal components in a fast-paced production environment. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality and safety standards.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs various fabrication procedures such as, bending welding, and cutting gaskets or DJ strips for drawings or jobs.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains machinery or hand tools used for cutting, forming or building industrial gaskets.
• Pulls the appropriate Helix or Rib material for job orders and operates; Heliarc / gas welding equipment, Circle Shear machine, Bar Bending machine, portable hand grinder and Chop saw.
• Cross trained to set up, operate and maintain Water Jet, Horizontal and Vertical Winding Machines equipment.
• Interprets Job orders to determine product needed and completes reports or enters information in Syteline.
• Inspect finished products for and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments.
• Prepares orders for posting and submits finished product and paperwork to Packing/Shipping.
• Receives and verifies incoming freight, maintains stock areas and prepares sales orders.
• Detects and reports equipment, defective material, improper operations, and unusual conditions to Management.
• Conducts physical count, maintains material inventory, and stocks material on shelf or rack location.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Uses forklift to transfer materials.
• Successfully completes welding test for certification and Quality Assurance records.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and pallet area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to understand and comprehend verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate in a clear manner.
• Ability to read/understand all measurement notations on a measuring tape, including 1/32” and 1/16” reading marks.
• Exercises proper usage and care of tools and equipment.
• Ability to read calipers and micrometers.

Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Required: Must successfully complete Lamons yearly weld test certification.
• Preferred: GTAW Welding Certificate.

Work Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of welding experience.
• Preferred: Previous hose experience.
• Preferred: Previous Warehouse or fabrication yard or shop experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, independently and 60 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push and pull.
• Continuous standing and/or walking.
• Good eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Good visual acuity
• Availability in providing after hours and weekend “on call service” to customer base.
• Ability to work in cold, hot and/or dusty environment, with noisy conditions.
• Must be able to become forklift certified.