MIG Welder/Fabricator

Position Summary

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Mig welding, including the following:
  • Create quality welds.
  • Inspect welds for accuracy.
  • Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting steel/aluminum parts.
  • Change welding wire as needed.
  • Change gas tanks as needed.
• Ensure all equipment is properly set up and used safely and that all safety devices are in use.
• Operate forklift, if required and trained.
• Perform first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by standards.
• Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required.
• Perform simple maintenance and repair as required.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Will be required to cross-train as back-up in other areas of the manufacturing plant.
• Required to have proper and accurate entry into the time and attendance system.
• Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

Work Relationships And Scope

• Reports directly to the shift supervisor; Daily interaction with operations/operators and set-up employees.

Performance Expectations

• Safety, Quality, Accuracy, Timeliness, Reliability, and Thoroughness of work performed;
• Gains the trust and respect of the shift supervisor, co-workers, and other employees;
• Develops good working relationships with the shift supervisor, co-workers, and other employees;
• Develops working knowledge of the production environment and can respond to change;
• Works to continuously improve the operations of the department through lean activities and improvement suggestions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Minimum 2 years of job experience working with MIG welding.
• The position requires good mathematical ability and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience using oxy-acetylene torches.
• Required to pass a welding test. (Applicants will need to bring their welding gear for testing).

Working Conditions

• This position works in a production environment with the risk of injury.
• Some safety equipment must be worn when working with equipment in the shop.
• Bending, lifting, and pushing up to 70 pounds are required.
• Positions are being filled for day shift. Four-day work week, Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts.