1st Shift Welder Fabricator

WELDER – EXPERIENCED 3-5 years

Overview

This position is responsible for cutting products at CAB using common application techniques and products.

Work Activities: key tasks and responsibilities

- Read and understand work related materials.

- Strong blueprint reading.

- Experience in MIG/TIG/ welding.

- Sanding, chipping and cleaning of parts.

- Layout, assemble in jigs or fixtures, weld, and inspect welds.

- Perform safe work habits.

- Must be able to bend, twist, climb and lift up to 75 pounds.

- Must clean work area at end of each shift or as required.

- Plan work by reviewing work orders and incorporating maximum usage of material with minimum waste.

- Must clean and organize work area throughout shift and at the end of shift.

- Must be able to respond quickly and smoothly to production and customer needs understanding changes to the schedule dictate the work performed.

- Must pass and maintain ability to wear appropriate PPE and monitoring requirements.

Skills and Abilities

The following skills and abilities are required in order for a Welder/Fabricator to consistently meet the highest levels of performance.

- Communicate: Read and understand work related materials.

- Strong Blueprint reading.

- Use math skills to solve problems.

- Experience in MIG/TIG/ welding.

- Sanding, chipping and cleaning of parts.

- Layout, assemble in jigs or fixtures, weld, and inspect welds.

- Perform safe work habits.

- Able to bend, twist, climb and lift up to 75 pounds.

- Manage one’s time to maximize productivity.

- Train others to develop depth and support in the team.

- Recommend needed equipment, facilities, and materials.

- Look for ways to help people being conscious of a team concept.

- Determine the causes of technical problems and find solutions for them.

- Test and inspect products, services, or processes. Evaluate quality or performance.

- Determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.

- Maintain equipment on a routine basis.

- Assist or perform repair of machines or systems.

Job Requirements Education

- High school diploma or GED required

- Vocational training in welding strongly preferred.

Experience

- Mechanical: Knowledge of designing, using and repairing machines and tools.

Hours

- Forty hour work week.

- Occasional overtime, especially when working with customer or production deadlines.

- This position is an hourly position.

Required experience:

- 3-5 years experience in a Manufacturing Welding environment: 3 years

- This is a safety sensitive position due to handling heavy material and operating forklifts. This could cause harm to yourself or others.