Welder/Fabricator

EMPLOYER PAYS 100% OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE

$5000.00 Sign on Bonus

Starting at $24.50 per hour depending on experience

Work Activities: key tasks and responsibilities

- Read and understand work related materials.

- Strong blueprint reading.

- Experience in MIG/TIG/SMAW (stick) 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.

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

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/SMAW (stick) 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.

This is a safety sensitive position due to the use of lifting and moving heavy material with forklifts and hoists.