TIG and MIG Fabrication Welder

About the role

We seek an experienced MIG and TIG welder primarily responsible for performing GTAW of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The incumbent will ensure that products meet our quality standards regarding assembly specifications.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job
• Plan details of working procedures, tools, and material requirements
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded
• MIG & TIG weld with no defects
• Fit and weld assemblies per job instructions and drawings
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces
• Properly use fabrication shop hand tools (grinders, drills, air grinders, etc.)
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Monitors supplies (gas, weld tips, and grinding disks)
• Perform necessary quality inspections to ensure that parts meet guidelines
• Conduct operations that promote safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• AWS Certification desired
• 2+ years previous welding experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to MIG & TIG weld – mild steel and 439 & 304 stainless steel
• Must be able to adjust the welder in order to get a quality weld
• Ability to read blueprints
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts desired
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Willingness to complete an in-house weld test

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use his/her hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; occasionally required to walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing capacity required to maximize ability to understand all verbal communication and react accordingly.