Welder

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Manager

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will perform manufacturing duties with a particular expertise in welding operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform Welding Operations:

• Manufacture product that meets quality requirements. Inspect and verify work prior to submitting for inspection.

• Meet time and schedule standards for assigned task

• Keep equipment clean and maintain proper fluid levels

• - Use Tig welder to assemble fabricated metal products in and efficient manner to maximize production

  • Assemble, hold to tolerance and manufacture product that meets quality requirements, inspect and verify work prior to submitting for inspection
  • Return all fixtures and tooling upon job completion

• Advise supervision of issues that arise

• Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance

• Communicate effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow

• Identify set-up reduction opportunities and Lean process opportunities and communicate to proper 6s team lead

• Properly use the E2 management system to meet all company standards

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assume other responsibilities as required

**PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS: **

• Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs
• Meet customer delivery requirements
• Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes
• Conduct all operations in a safe manner

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Ability to weld thin gage material with a good penetration and a quality appearance
• Ability to operate a Tig welder with Mig welding knowledge
• Basic math skills
• Ability to operate various shop tools including hand tool and rolls
• Ability to read & understand blueprints and technical documents commensurate with machine operation
• A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes and a willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture
• Organizational and time management skills
• Self starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use various inspection gages
• Basic computer knowledge

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Life insurance and disability coverage

*The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.*

*The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.*

You should be proficient in:

• Welding Setups for Production
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Roll Forming Machine