Welder I - Ultraplay

Welder I - Ultraplay

The Welder builds healthy communities through play and recreation by safely welding metal parts together using specified wire welding processes to produce high quality assemblies.

Experience is required, must be able to pass a welding test. Weld a variety of steel types and thicknesses. Some aluminum is included. Primary welding process is GMAW (MIG) using semi-automatic and robotic welding equipment.

Safety:

• Comply with all safety requirements and maintain a strong safety culture. Must have a safety-first mentality through proactively speaking up about concerns, following PPE requirements and setting an example for others to follow.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in accordance with 5S requirements for cleanliness.
• Keep welding tools clean and functional.

Quality:

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
• Select appropriate tools, materials, and gas ratios for different jobs.
• Prepare both metals and work surfaces for the production process.
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
• Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
• Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form.
• May install or repair equipment.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Uses templates and other work aids to hold and align parts to ensure quality and consistency of parts produced.
• Inspection, diagnosing problems and carry out appropriate checking/testing.
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

Attendance is considered important; must be willing to work overtime and be at work each scheduled workday. Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with work. Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Measure and cut materials to meet the specifications of the project. Looking for a strong safety minded, enthusiastic person with can do attitude. Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving ability. Must have excellent work ethic with strong communication skills to engage with both the customer and internal teams. Set an example for team members of commitment, application of skill, work ethics and habits and personal character.

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 the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach above the shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the manufacturing environment such as steel toe shoes, eye protection and welding arc protection such as gloves and fire resistance clothing.
• The employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and hearing protection is required in specific areas of the facility.

Competitive wages | 401(k) savings program | Paid vacations | Paid holidays | $1.50/hr. shift premium for 2nd shift | Health Insurance including medical and prescription coverage | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Company Paid Life Insurance | Short Term Disability Insurance | Long Term Disability Insurance | Monthly Incentive Bonus Program | Boot Allowance | Safety Glass Allowance

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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