Welder

About the Job

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary:

Welds/fabricates and assembles aluminum 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 welding symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Follows all Acuity/Alight safety programs and requirements.
• Adheres to the 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. Setting 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.
• Tag all final products for identification.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education (minimum education required):

• High School Graduate

Skills and Minimum Experience Required:

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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day.
• This position is hourly, non-exempt.
• This is a FULL-TIME, first-shift position. Hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m., Monday - Friday. Some overtime is required.

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work

Travel Requirements:

• 0%

We invite you to apply today to join us as We Light the Way to a Brilliant, Productive, and Connected World!

About the Company

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Acuity Brands is a market-leading industrial technology company. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls and Intelligent Spaces Group, we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.Why join us?Do well by doing good. • Work for a leader in sustainability• Help customers reduce their carbon footprint• Develop energy-saving productsBenefits designed to fit your needs.• We invest in our people, and we give our people the opportunity to invest in themselves. Discover benefits that support your wellbeing, learning opportunities, and growth. Become a part of an environment where the best people come to do their best work. • Living our values• Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion• Making better communities• Supporting professional development• Building our culture