Welder (Hiring Immediately)

Description: JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Welder Department: [Dept] Reports to: [role of supervisor] Effective Date: [Date] FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Job Summary: A welder specializes in joining metal parts together using various welding techniques. Here at Golden our welders are skilled in Aluminum MIG welding. The welders are a part of a team that help create the materials needed to build the boat lifts. Supervisory Responsibilities: * None Duties and Responsibilities: * Structural weld aluminum and Stainless components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. * Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straight edges, combination squares. calipers, and rulers * Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. * Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. * Utilize shop jigs and design simple fixtures to improve productivity. * Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. * Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. * Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. * Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. * Ensure outputs are meeting documented requirements. * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. * This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. * Become familiar with each department and be willing to cross train when needed. * Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans. * Maintain a clean and organized work area. Spills are to be cleaned up immediately, Floors kept free of metal shaving accumulation, hand tools and equipment kept clean and in good working order. * NEVER use a tool, ladder, machine, extension cord or any other item that is broken, cracked, guard removed, and do not attempt a quick fix of a compromised tool or equipment. * Do not use any equipment that you have NOT been trained and certified on, including forklift. Do not attempt a set-up on equipment until you have been trained to do so. * Never modify or substitute a material, weld wire, procedure, tag, hardware, or shop method without the proper authorization. * Operate safety equipment, use safe work habits, and follow all safety rules and regulations. Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: * Knowledge of proper use of hand tools * Understand common units of Measure and Use of a Tape Measure * Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans. * Able to work with a minimum of supervision. Minimum Education and Experience: * High School diploma or GED and 1 year of applicable experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Other Requirements: * The employee will stand for extended periods of time and will need to be able to lift approximately 50-75 lbs. * Push-Pull up to 53 LBS to initiate movement of cart. * Lift up to 75 LBS. Occasionally, 30 LBS. Frequently, 20 LBS Overhead * Completed health screening questionnaire. * Provided at least two professional references (upon request). * Completed applications, resume and education if requested. PI369502e47ec5-38003-41155057