Welder

Welder

Blaze Equipment - 30 - Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day

Welding Technician

Position Summary

The Welding Technician is responsible for operating appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading trucks as needed
• Practice good housekeeping of work area
• Able to attend on-call schedule for weekend/after-hours callouts
• Withstand extreme temperatures
• Read SAE and Metric measurements
• Willing to learn parts diagrams and blueprints
• Able to learn forklift and telehandler operations
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment for a method based on requirements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the part that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc., and clamp pieces
• Identify opportunities to increase parts sales and improve margins

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or business training preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in parts sales, inventory management, service operations, or a related field.
• Experience in equipment, industrial distribution, or service shop environments preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Self-Motivated
• Organization
• Good Multi-tasking ability
• Reasoning skills
• Able to stand the entire shift
• Able to work in cold/hot outdoor environment
• Safety-Conscious
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Able to operate warehouse forklift
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Design project
• Able to use an oxy-acetylene torch proficiently
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
• Weld components in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Proven experience as a welder

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a parts warehouse, shop, or service facility environment.
• May occasionally lift parts and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to shop equipment, noise, and warehouse conditions may occur.

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