Welder

WelderThe Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.Duties/Responsibilities:MIG & TIG weldingPlans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.Make sure floor is free of obstructions, maintain good housekeeping.Maintain orderly tool area.Follows all safety rules.Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position.Wears welding helmet and eye protection and any other designated PPE.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair. This includes Architectural metals: Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Plate-Light (.020) through Heavy (.125) gauge, Plain Carbon Steel – Gauge Material ranging from 10-ga. To 28-ga, Stainless – 304 / 316 light through heavy gaugeBasic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.Fit and weld according to drawing specificationsSuccessful weld test required.Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.Detail-oriented and consistent.Works well as a productive member of a team.Ability to properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment.Must be able to read a tape measureMust have excellent hand-eye coordination.Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.Must be able to see details at close range.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Gordon, Inc. was founded in Shreveport, Louisiana, 1964. Gordon, Inc., is now located in Bossier City, LA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility utilizing over 300,000 square feet, and globally supported by over 70 independent manufacturing representatives. Gordon specializes in sustainable architectural metal products for interior and exterior applications. Product applications include specialty metal ceilings and wall systems, drywall and plaster trims, column enclosures, and many other architectural specialty products. Systems are designed for commercial, acoustical, educational, cleanroom, data center, healthcare, correctional, industrial, and institutional environments. Gordon, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer and is widely known throughout the industry as the leader in custom architectural specialties.