Warehouse Welder

About the role

In support of the company’s continued growth, the Production Welder is responsible for expertly operating welding equipment to safely produce welded/fabricated parts and assemblies to customer specifications in a timely and efficient manner. This is an hourly position based out of the OKC metro area and reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Uses welders to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals
• Welds small components and large ones for catwalks, pans, decking, dispensers, boards, shelves, etc.
• Assesses equipment, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
• Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
• Takes apart and disposes of large metal objects
• Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation
• Routinely lift, pull, push, grasp and bend while lifting up to 75 pounds
• Participate in team handling/lifting
• Responsible for proper and safe use, maintenance, and reporting of all company property
• Organize and clean warehouse space
• Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Two years of welding experience, MIG Welding
• Welding certificate a plus
• Must pass an internal weld test
• Familiar with common metal shop tools and equipment (Welders, grinders, drills, saws, jigs, clamping devices, measuring and marking tools, etc.)
• Ability to set up jigs and weld, minimizing distortion of materials
• Ability to lift or move heavy products up to 75 pounds
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment
• Safely use hand and power tools, and other shop equipment
• Basic understanding, knowledge, and use of a personal computer
• Must be able to read and process a bill of materials (BOM)
• Team player with organizational skills

Environment & Physical Requirements

90% of work is performed in an indoor semi-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Very active position requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day
• Must frequently lift or move items up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles
• Regular exposure to cold, hot, wet, dry, and/or humid conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is typically loud

The applicant must pass a background check, department of motor vehicle check, and drug screen. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.