Welder

High-Level Welding Position

Pay: $22–$33/hr, based on experience Schedule: Full-time

This is not a basic welding position. The right person will be comfortable working with different materials and welding processes and will know how to recognize a bad weld, figure out why it happened, and correct it.

What You'll Do

• Perform production welding while following standardized work and quality procedures
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications
• Set up welding machines for different materials and applications
• TIG weld aluminum
• GMAW/MIG weld various materials
• Perform flux-core welding in horizontal and vertical positions
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, cleaning, and fitting metal
• Perform complex dimensional layouts, including work completed without fixtures
• Use measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, protractors, and laser levels
• Perform dimensional calculations to ensure parts are built accurately
• Inspect welds for defects such as porosity, undercut, and other quality issues
• Repair poor-quality welds and determine the root cause of welding problems
• Troubleshoot fit-up issues and recommend solutions
• Assist with fixture design for specific products
• Grind welds and blend corners as required
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding welding processes, quality issues, and potential improvements
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining production and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of welding/fabrication experience
• Strong production welding and fabrication background
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience setting up welding equipment for different materials
• TIG welding experience with aluminum
• Strong GMAW/MIG welding experience
• Flux-core welding experience in both horizontal and vertical positions
• Ability to perform dimensional calculations and complex layouts
• Proficiency with common measuring equipment
• Strong understanding of weld quality and defect identification
• Ability to troubleshoot weld and fit-up problems and determine root causes
• Ability to consistently produce accurate, quality work without constant supervision
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship