Mig Welder 2nd shift

Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm to 2:00am with mandatory overtime on Fridays and Saturdays based on business need, plus a 10% shift differential.

About the role

Perform various duties to set welding fixtures, assemble and clamp parts, and MIG weld joints on a variety of parts and assemblies following standard practices and procedures.

Requirements

• MIG welding experience, formal MIG welding training, or ability to complete and pass a welding test
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Good attendance record

Responsibilities

• Adjust locating rails and stops for length, width of assembly, and position of components to be welded
• Use assembly components as setting gauges and use tape to measure within 1/16 inch
• Refer to charts and sketches for setup information
• Place posts, horizontal and diagonal braces, connectors, foot plates, or other components into fixture; rotate braces using special hand tool; position parts to stops and clamp in place using "C" clamps, quick clamps, air-operated, or other clamping devices
• MIG weld bead or tack all accessible joints as necessary; remove or release clamps and remove assembly to position for complete welding
• Manually weld connectors to beams or touch up weld from auto beam welder as required
• Make necessary adjustments to wire feed, heat, and gas flow
• Use gas torch to cut notches and heat parts for bending as required
• Obtain material on rack truck from storage area or from rolling mills
• Get welded wire as required from storage, transfer to work area, mount on reel, and assemble to wire feed mechanism overhead using helper to hold feeder in position
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Detect equipment malfunctions, defective materials, or unusual conditions and report to supervisor
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and practices
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or instructed by supervisor