Welder

Job SummaryThe Welder is responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may be supervised daily by the Production Manager or Supervisor.Job ResponsibilitiesWelding Operations: Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positionsSafety Practices: Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environmentPreparation and Assembly: Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulersInspection and Measurement: Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specificationsMaterial Handling: Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminantsTool and Equipment Selection: Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materialTechnical Reading: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operationsMarking and Tagging: Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as requiredMaintenance and Repair: Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling partsFabrication: Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding proceduresAdditional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goalsQualificationsExperience: Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be requiredBlueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specificationsTechnical Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipmentEducation: High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferredAttention to Detail: Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasksDependability: Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligationsAdaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasksIndependence: Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectivelyPhysical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobilityReliability: Demonstrated reliable work historyAttention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasksEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)