MIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Welder II
Location: SC-Aiken
Pay Range: $27/HR
Duration: Temp to Hire
1st Shift: 5am start time

Summary:
Seeking individuals who have weld training and experience to work in a rewarding environment to protect the men and women of our armed forces. Candidates shall have the ability to read and understand complex drawings, work instructions and are able to produce high quality welds on products. Work safely within team environment and follow all safety policies and procedures.

Position Description:

• Load and unload parts onto weld table and fixtures using hand tools, ratchets, or air tools to secure parts to fixtures.
• Check parts to quality specifications
• Troubleshoot problems and recommend or take corrective action
• Use hoist, pallet jacks or forklift to move parts, materials, containers and fixtures to and from storage areas.
• Complete paperwork for work orders, labor, and time reporting, quality records and related reporting requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Train others Work within a collaborative group setting
• Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate for this position

Skills Required:

• Successfully pass weld qualifications in both steel and aluminum. Knowledge and application of WPS, Use of weld gages
• Able to apply shop math, read and interpret blueprints and calculate dimensions
• Able to understand work orders, machine controls and settings, fixtures and tool requirements and make adjustments as needed.
• Able to hold and maneuver weld torch and operate foot and hand controls.
• Able to operate scissors lift which will require a 27 inch step up and 15 foot working heights
• Able to lift 32 pounds and apply 32 pounds of torque to ratchets
• Able to operate hoist, pallet jacks, or forklift. Operation of forklift requires passing a certification test and the ability to step up 14 inches onto the forklift.

Experience Required

• 4 years Previous welding experience in GMAW of either Aluminum or Carbon steel.

Education Required

• At minimum High school diploma or GED, Technical training in welding from vocational, accredited Tec college or similar ie: Hobart Weld School, Arclabs.