Welder

Job Description

Job Description

This position requires that you must be a US Citizen for consideration and meet all Federal Contractor employee requirements.  Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position.

Position : Welder – Libby  
Division: Operations
Department:          Fabrication
Status: Full-Time

Overview:   Nomad Global Communications Solutions is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters, and we are looking for a Welder to be part of that solution!

Welders utilize the necessary skills and procedures to construct items used in the production of specialized emergency communication units produced by Nomad GCS. 

Essential Functions / Responsibility:

• Understand fabrication concepts, practices, and procedures within the welding field.
• Fabricate and weld metal and/or aluminum by applying the appropriate welding techniques, using MIG, TIG, spool gun, and push-pull.
• Fabricate following CAD, using experience and judgment to accomplish tasks. 
• Maintain a good proficiency rate while avoiding any rework. Complete extra training to achieve a higher level of skill and accuracy. 
• Cross-train to work on a variety of processes including, but not limited to flooring installation, electrical systems, plumbing, door and window installation, stabilizing systems, HVAC, cabinet and countertop making, welding, and technology integration.
• Work under general supervision.

Basic Knowledge Desired:

• Understand the significance of Nomad’s Core Values and apply them.
• Be knowledgeable about
  • machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 
  • raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Have a basic knowledge of the Metric and Imperial Measurement Systems and how to calculate with them. 
  

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to finger, handle, feel, reach, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and is occasionally required to sit.
• Physical stamina is necessary to work in awkward positions, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting. 
• At times, the employee will be required to work at heights up to 20 feet.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything heavier than 50 pounds will require two people to lift / carry.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish individual colors.

Working Environment:

• The work environment is a partially environmentally controlled indoor environment. Depending upon the time of year, temperatures can fluctuate between 60F and 100F but is typically around 70F. There are times when working outside will be required.
• The employee may be subjected to noise levels, ranging from low volume to loud and will be required to wear provided safety hearing devices from time to time, which will be provided.
• The employee will be exposed to a variety of household/commercial chemicals that will require the employee to follow company rules/regulations outlined by that SDS.
• All Team Members must wear provided OSHA approved eye protection at all times in manufacturing areas. The employee will be required to wear provided safety eyewear throughout the performance of their duties.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED. Additional education or an apprenticeship desired. 
• 2-5+ years of previous welding and metal fabrication experience, including interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams, schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• 2-5+ years of experience and knowledge of MIG, TIG, spool gun, or push-pull welding applications.
• Good math skills with an understanding of numerical data and taking accurate measurements. 
• Must have good communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.