Mig Welder

Job TitlePosition, align and fit together fabricated wire, plates, pipes, and structural shapes preparatory to assembly into structural fabricated products by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Uses hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as mig welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes.)Joins together components of fabricated sheet metal assemblies, or cut or trims metal objects to dimensions as specified by layout, work orders, or blueprints.Build parts to print specifications. Accuracy - within stated tolerances.Production efficiency requirements must meet or exceed job standards as determined by each job.May perform other duties as requested.May participate on project teams as requested.Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.Works in a safe manner is responsible for wearing necessary welding hood, goggles, protective shoes, etc. for personal safety.Layout tables and/or builds jigs to blueprint specifications.Performs other routine duties, such as: training, forklift operator, machine operator, etc.ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPDivision ManagerPlant ManagerSenior Production SupervisorD S1012QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Vocational, Trade School and/or at least six (6) months on-the-job training. Ability to meet or exceed production standards.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations.Basic Math: The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals. Determine the number of individual things in a unit or group.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is moderately required to climb or balance. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, or sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Lifting Frequency: Medium heavy lifting 80 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 40 lbs. 67 - 100% of the time. Ability to stack objects head high.Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Repetitive Hand Action: Firm grasping - the ability to exert sufficient grip to pick-up a case of 12 oz. soft drinks or to pick-up a bowling ball. Requires approximate grip strength of 45-60 lbs. on a hand dynamometer.Fine Manipulation of Hands/Fingers: Sufficient coordination to place and screw a small washer on a bolt, to pick-up clip from a desk top, or pick up a dime off a counter top. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Ability to work in two (2) person teams.WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near and/or with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. May be exposed to extreme heat conditions due to safety clothing and eye protection equipmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.