WELDER Aluminum (FL)

Description

SUMMARY: Fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble by preforming the following duties. Also, assures parts comply to drawing specifications. This will be for welding aluminum.


Monday-Friday 6am-2:45pm, possible overtime. $20/hour+ pending experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Two Retirement Plans - 401k and Employee Stock
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Shutdown Week
• EAP and Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Owned Company

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Clean work area
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Other duties may be assigned.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Minimum vision of 20/40 with corrective lenses.
  WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Requirements

• 3+ years proven experience aluminum TIG/MIG welding preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Proficient in English
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program preferred
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) preferred
• Knowledge of ISO-9001 QM System preferred

REQUIRED COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.