Aluminum Welder

Job TitleJob DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a projectSourcing the materials to be used in the projectMeasuring and cutting materials to specificationsWelding materials using the correct materials to join the metals togetherChecking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprintsAble to pass various welding certification testsWorks with conventional and precision measuring instrumentsPerforms process inspection, certification, and documentationMaintains welding equipment through maintenance activitiesGrinding and Finishing:Skilled at grindingFinishes product through us of various manual and power grinding toolsPerforms routine maintenance on grinding equipmentPreferred and Required Qualification:Education:Preferred - High School / GEDRequired – Completion of Vocational school / Machine Trade school welding courseJob Skills and Abilities:Possess the practical / technical knowledge required to perform the jobBasic math ability and understanding of mechanical principles used in sheet metal fabricationMechanical abilityAbility to use measuring instruments to produce parts within decimalJob Skills and Abilities continued:Must be able to do conversion to and from metricGeneral understanding of production, work process and operations Demonstrates proper decision-making skills when neededBehavior Traits:Independence/ Reliability – Performs work with little or no supervision and can be trusted regarding task completion and follow-up.Creativity/ Initiative – Propose ideas, find new and better ways of doing things, seek out new assignments and assume additional duties when necessary.Adherence to Policy – Follow safety and conduct rules and other regulations. Adhere to company policiesTeamwork – Willing and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/ or outside contactsDependability – Punctual, observes prescribed work breaks/ meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance recordPhysical Demands:The physical demands listed here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Must be able to frequently stand up to two or three hours continuouslyOccasionally required to sit, walk, climb stairs, bend, and stoopMust be able to reach and grasp parts repeatedly throughout the dayLift 45lbs. minimum and up to 60lbs. by self and up to 120lbs. in a "buddy" liftSpecific Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusEnvironment Conditions:Aerospace fabrication shop conditionsWelding environment requiring specific Person Protective Equipment (PPE)Exposure to dirt, dust, and noise and extremes of heat or coldEmployees work in semi proximity with othersNo Travel RequiredEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.