Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Industrial Welders in a fabrication shop are responsible for joining metal components together using various welding techniques. They play a crucial role in the manufacturing process, creating a wide range of metal products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uses various welding techniques to join metal components. 
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment.
• Performs Housekeeping in the area as needed.
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Follow written and oral directions

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding certification preferred.

Experience:

• Experience with GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW 3G Vertical
• Carbon and Stainless-Steel experience required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of welding techniques and equipment.
• Ability to work accurately and with precision.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations.

Work Location and Travel:

• 1171 Grill Road, Van Wert, OH 45891

Work environment:

• The working environment is in an industrial shop; non-climate controlled and is often hot / humid. Frequent exposure to moving equipment, machines and shop tools, and other safety-sensitive hazards / risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others.
• Mid-State maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background check that verifies criminal history.

Physical Requirements:

Talk/Hear:  Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in one-one dialogues.

Stand/Sit:  Must be able to stand for a long period of time.

Walk:  Frequently be able to walk distances through the shop and fields.

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel:  Often use hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials. Require steady arm and hand control during stationary tasks. Need quick hand and arm movements for grasping, manipulating, and assembling objects.

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:  People in this position frequently need to stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.

See:  Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Carry, weight, Lift:  The person in this position occasionally be able to lift and carry up to 100lbs.

Exposure to work:  Considerable time will be spent in processing environments both in and outdoors. Environments can be loud, dusty, hot, or cold.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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