Welder II

Job Title: Welder II

Manager Title Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

Job Summary:

Welds and assembles metal pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment. Sets up parts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings and weld symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning metal.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows all FECON safety programs and requirements.

• Adheres to production schedule.

• Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints.

• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.

• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.

• GMAW/MIG Spray Transfer welding. Settings up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed.

• 1G, 2G and 3G welding daily.

• Uses .045 - .052 metal core wire using 90/10 gas.

• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting.

• Inspects final products to print for quality assurance.

• Tags all final products for identification.

• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.

• Operates overhead and jib style crane.

• Operates a forklift.

• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Training and experience in GMAW/MIG and FCAW welding is required.

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding.

• Ability to read weld symbols and follow blueprints.

• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.

• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years solid welding experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.

• Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled