Senior Welder

Job Responsibilities

• Understand requirements, possess appropriate skills, and perform various welding processes in all positions on products of all applicable metals
• Weld with a high degree of proficiency, experience and knowledge, able to meet various codes and specifications including AWS and ASME
• Know, qualify and perform the following: MIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, and aluminum and combination; TIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, aluminum, and combination; Submerge ARC: carbon steels, stainless steel, and combination; Flux Core: carbon steels, stainless steel, and combination
• Perform material preparation, open set-up and fit to meet process requirements proficiently in all required operations
• Read blueprints, weld symbols and NDE symbols and interpret acceptance criteria
• Coincide effectively with other departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Sales
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
• Accurately perform visual inspection of weldments to confirm compliance to various codes and standards
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance on all equipment
• Share technical requirements, techniques, safety information, etc. with peers
• May perform aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source; allocate partial points - 3 points in-process - 3 points final - 4 points source
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Follow written work instructions
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Proper use of required PPE
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• May assist in orienting and training lower level employees
• May participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of welding experience
• Proficiency with MIG and TIG welding
• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints and weld symbols
• Experience cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces
• Understanding of metallurgy, metal tolerances and types of metal (e.g., steel, aluminum)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to resolve issues with equipment or materials
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, stoop, climb, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Ability to access and work within restricted spaces in and around vehicles when necessary
• Safety adherence, compliant with OSHA and company safety procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Equity awards
• Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)