Production Welder 2 - 1st shift

About the role

Set-up and finish weld a wide variety of weldments with various processes and equipment, including robotic/semi-automatic manufacturing cells.

Responsibilities

• Fit, align and weld or tack weld metal parts together following welding procedure specifications.
• Use jigs and holding fixtures where available to location and position pieces and materials.
• Efficiently produce quality welds.
• Inspect completed welds for defects and measure workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Perform or assist with post weld cleanup, inspection and repair.
• Perform setup in robotic/semi-automatic welding equipment and make offsets, alignment, and parameter changes as needed to meet weld quality requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a combination of work and vocational training.
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) & GTAW (TIG).
• Experience/understanding of Plasma, Sub-Arc, Resistance/Projection, and/or Laser welding a plus.
• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma or certificate in Welding preferred, but not required.
• Able to read and interpret prints, drawings, and specifications.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk on concrete for up to 8 hours per day.
• Operator stands on a padded platform for approximately 45 minutes of each hour and stands or walks on concrete for approximately 15 minutes of each hour.
• Bend and lift up to 50 pounds between floor level and a height of five feet.
• Bend and lift up to 50 pounds between floor level and a height of six feet five inches.
• Pull or push up to 1,150 pounds with the assistance of a cart with wheels.
• Manual dexterity to set stops and manipulate objects.
• Perform visual inspection of material quality, surface condition, machine-caused flaws and blank dimensions to ensure quality standards.