Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Structural Welder

Reports to: Production Superintendent

PAY RANGE: $20.00-$41.00 per hour DOE

Job Overview: Responsible for welding of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel materials using the SMAW, GTAW and/or GMAW processes in all positions. Required to perform miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education: High school graduate, or GED

Responsibilities:

• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand or using a Welding Procedure Specification
• Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace
• Weld steel, aluminum and stainless steel components based on the required weld processes and parameters
• Adhere to the specific welding procedure specifications
• Set up welding cells for serial production runs
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Follow all company rules and policies
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Assist in the preparation of product for shipment
• Report any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor
• Must be able to lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds) or using a hoist

Qualifications:

• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
• Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required
• Experience with SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding highly preferred
• Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form
• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities and have a dependable work ethic
• Knowledge of welding equipment and associated tooling including proper set up and use
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Familiarity with the metric system
• Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week
• Pass substance abuse testing
• Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.