1st Shift - Welder

1st Shift - WelderResponsible for the safe and efficient operation of the welding machines to ensure quality parts are produced and provided to the customer in a timely manner. A day in the life operator will be required to set-up, adjust machines, and equipment in order to produce an acceptable quality product. Will receive instructions, prints, and route sheets for the job. Will organize and plan operational duties for the shift he/she is assigned. Perform first piece and continual inspections of parts using precision measuring instruments. Perform all required quality tests, certifications, and production checks as required by quality assurance or his/her supervisor. Operator will continually visually inspect product, record production as required, report/record scrap, and other various duties or rework as assigned. Operator will be required to make routine equipment adjustments to ensure the process is efficient and welding to company standards at all times. Perform daily upkeep and routine maintenance, keeping equipment and production area in good working order. Operator will need to know how to operate overhead crane, forklift, handheld grinder, and other department equipment. Must be able to work as a team. Perform other duties as assigned.What will help you thrive in this role? Must be qualified and successfully hold a certified welder's job or its equivalent, either in position or be certified by a technical institute. Operator will be required to pass the AWS certification test per company welding policy and/or any other certifications that fall under the assigned welding level. Continuing employment in the role is contingent upon the successful completion of required training/certification test program. Must be able to satisfactorily use calipers, gages, and other measuring devices. Will be required to perform SPC procedures and tests, then interpret findings in order to make appropriate changes in the process. Must be able to navigate the HMI (human-machine interface) Highly motivated and willing to solve problems.