Welder

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Welder, under moderate to minimal supervision (depending upon experience), lays out, fits and welds fabricated steel frames and/or metal parts on the production floor using welding equipment. Measures and marks locations for metal components on assembly table following blueprints. Verifies position of metal components in assembly using straight edge, combination square and rule. Essential Functions of the Job: - Adjusts and uses torch and plasma cutter and/or grinder properly in standard/non-standard positions following engineering drawings. - Welds in vertical, flat, horizontal or overhead positions. - Uses basic hand tools, such as tape measure, square, clamps, etc., to verify proper weld application and quality of weldments. - Examines work piece for defects and ensures conformance with specifications. - Welds out components previously tack welded by experienced welders. - Prep and finishes metal components by grinding or sanding. - Operates material handling equipment. Operates overhead crane/hoist. - Responsible for movement of material or product and proper storage. - Must be physically able to wear required appropriate personal protective equipment including welding helmet, gloves, protective apron and/or leather attire, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and fresh air/forced air respirator as required. - Performs MIG welding and some TIG welding. - All other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): - Experience in MIG and TIG welding - Ability to read and understand English - Capable of performing standard measurements. Ability to read a tape measure in American measurements; ability to use other measuring devices and understand fractions, decimals, and dimensions - Ability to read drawings and sketches (blueprints) - Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment - Ability to work alone and as part of a team - Good math skills - Mechanical aptitude and demonstrates initiative - Understands basic procedure of voltage and amp settings for given requirements Education and Experience: - High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience. - Previous education in or minimum of one year working in a metal fabrication-manufacturing environment. Vocational education in welding may contribute to experience. - Fab shop and welding experience a plus. - Experience with JD Edwards helpful. Working Conditions: - Use hands or fingers to handle or feel - Reach with hands and arms - Good Hearing - Lift, pull and push up to 35 pounds without assistance - Lift, pull and push up to 36 to over 100 pounds with assistance - Stand, walk on a concrete surface - Climb up to 4 feet - Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - Work near moving mechanical parts - Work around fumes or airborne particles Position has the following vision requirements: - Close and distance vision - Ability to distinguish colors and shades of color - Peripheral vision - Depth perception - Ability to adjust focus Work performed in a loud manufacturing environment Company Description We're Infinia Search. We're a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates. Company Description We're Infinia Search. We're a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates.