PB Welder - TDC

Responsibilities

• Fabricate steel structures for mold bracing, in-process platforms, carts, fixtures, and other custom items.
• Accurately measure, cut, fit, bend, and weld steel structures using stick, MIG, and TIG welding techniques.
• Interpret technical drawings and instructions to guide fabrication processes.
• Perform layout and fabrication operations, ensuring adherence to TDC mold fabrication approved processes.
• Ensure all operations are performed safely and maintain a clean, organized workspace and equipment.
• Conduct daily routine maintenance of equipment and store materials/tools safely.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through systems like Kaizen and CAR.
• Maintain departmental budget for labor and materials while meeting key milestones.
• Handle environmental compliance for chemical usage, labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Identify and communicate problems (e.g., material shortages, employee relations) within scope.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including promoting cleanliness, tool organization, and workstation orderliness.

Skills

• Steel fabrication and welding (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Operation of drill press, hand tools, air tools, band saw, plasma cutter, overhead crane, pipe bender, and oxygen/acetylene torches.
• Accurate measurement, cutting, fitting, and bending of raw materials.
• Plasma cutting, tube bending, rigging, and heavy part handling.
• Forklift and overhead hoist operation.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience/training (or equivalent combination).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and bar graphs).
• Problem-solving ability in situations with limited standardization.
• Must pass drug/alcohol screening contingent upon hiring.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in and around boats/molds for extended periods.
• Commitment to working efficiently and safely at all times.

Physical Demands

• Stands for 5+ hours/day; walks for 3+ hours/day.
• Lifts/carries: up to 50 lbs. (maximum), 15 lbs. frequently, 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Constant use of hands for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation (both hands).
• Frequent bending at waist, squatting, climbing ladders/stairs, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder.
• Occasional use of feet for repetitive activities.

Work Environment

• Exposure to ambient temperatures (hot/cold), dust, and airborne particulates from cutting/drilling/grinding.
• Use of sharp tooling for cutting fiberglass.
• Typical 10-hour workday, 4- or 5-day workweek with occasional/frequent overtime.
• Required to work indoors/outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• May work during production shutdowns or off-schedule periods.
• Safety glasses required in production areas; other PPE may be required for specific projects.

Soft Skills

• Teamwork: Balances individual and team responsibilities; supports team success.
• Motivation: Strives for excellence and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently on time and dependable.