Welder

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and welding finishing operations.

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Set up and operate welding equipment as well as various power/hand tools. 
• Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by wrapping, distortion, expansion or shrinkage  
• Performs daily preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment as required  
• Responsible for the overall quality of the welding work including distortion and dimensional control and taking corrective actions  
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations 
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results 
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of welding tasks as needed 
• Inspect all work and ensure it meets requirements prior to passing it on to the next operation 
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Minimum Requirements: 

• Minimum of 1-3+ years’ experience in welding
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures 
• Basic understanding of mathematics as it relates to welding assignments  
• Maintains a strong sense of urgency, initiative and ability to understand and solver productions problems 
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as on a team  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pound and stand for extended periods of time 

Education:  

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• Welding certificate preferred