3rd Shift Welder

Welder/Fabricator$21.28 - $34.67 / Hour, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K, Profit SharingCLIMATE CONTROLLED WORK ENVIRONMENTSHIFT: 3rd Shift Monday Evening thru Friday Morning - 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM with occasional OT. 30 min lunch break at 2:30 AM. OT is worked on Sunday Evenings when required.We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding and fabrication, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Under general supervision and using industry recognized safety procedures, employee will align, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, fabrication equipment, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Use MIG, TIG, or Brazing equipment to join various metal components to print.Setup various forms of tooling including Bluco weld table tooling, part turners, proprietary weld fixtures, and misc. equipment tooling associated with metal fabrication.Prepares and cleans surfaces of parts prior to welding for optimal weld integrity.Read technical diagrams, prints, and production specifications with a focus on applying that knowledge to the fabricated component.Uses various inspection tools and methods to ensure the accuracy of fabricated goods when compared to specifications.Perform other related duties as assigned.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Report to your immediate production manager for your given shift.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide assistance to new hires and colleagues as potential opportunities arise.REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION: High School Diploma preferred.EXPERIENCE:Two (2) years of related experience preferred.Applicant must be proficient in MIG, TIG, and/or Brazing.Proven experience as welder as evidenced by a pre-employment weld testKnowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is preferredProfessional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plusSKILLS / ABILITIES:Strong attention to detailProficient in EnglishExperience in using electrical or manual tools (MIG/TIG/SPOT Welders, Saws, Weld Tooling, etc.)Ability to determine the appropriate equipment, method, and settings to be used for welding each projectAbility to read and interpret technical documents and drawingsAbility to use inspection tools to confirm accuracy of fabricated parts to engineering printsAbility to recognize standard metals and familiarity working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etcAbility to creatively consider processes and recommend improvements to bolster efficiencyAbility to work within the confines of a standard employee handbook regarding attendance, discipline, off-work conductAbility to perform essential shop math consisting of fractions, decimals, basic algebra, and geometryAbility to test equipment to ensure proper functionality and confirm desired outputEQUIPMENT USED: MIG or TIG welders, Brazing Equipment, Spot Welders, Fume Extractors, Band-saws, Angle Grinders, DrillsSOFTWARE USED: JobBossINTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others. Must be able to properly communicate issues to supervisor, colleagues, and maintenance staffPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear; walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORKING CONDITIONS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. There are considerable fumes in the work area that are handled through appropriate PPE that is provided by the employer.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES | Amount of TimeStand - Over 2/3Walk - Under 1/3Sit - Under 1/3Use hand to finger, handle or feel - Over 2/3Reach with hands and arms - Over 2/3Climb or Balance - Under 1/3Stool, kneel, crouch or crawl - Under 1/3Talk - 1/3 to 2/3Hear - Over 2/3Taste - NoneSmell - NoneWEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS | Amount of TimeUp to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3Up to 100 pounds - NoneMore than 100 pounds - None-WORK ENVIRONMENT | Amount of TimeWet or humid conditions(non-weather) - NoneWork near moving mechanical parts - Over 2/3Work in high, precarious places - Under 1/3Fumes or airborne particles - Over 2/3Toxic or caustic chemicals - NoneOutdoor weather conditions - NoneExtreme cold(non-weather) - NoneExtreme hot (non-weather) - NoneRisk of electrical shock - Over 2/3Work with explosives - NoneRisk of radiation - NoneVibration - Under 1/3-VISION DEMANDS | Required/Not RequiredNo special vision requirementsClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - RequiredDistance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more) - RequiredColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral vision - RequiredDepth perception - RequiredAbility to adjust focus - Required-Noise Level/Exposure Level: Loud