Weld Operator II

About the role

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We specialize in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams collaborate and problem-solve to serve the manufacturing needs of top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) globally. This position performs the highest-level MIG and TIG welding of all alloys.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality MIG and TIG welds in different positions on varied alloys through a wide range of material gages.
• Performs adjustments on MIG and TIG welding machines as needed.
• Follows verbal and/or written job instructions.
• Performs MIG and TIG welds throughout a limited range of material gages, alloys and positions.
• Handles and stacks parts in a way that ensures dimensional and cosmetic integrity.
• Develops and builds basic fixturing.
• May operate weld robot.
• Maintains a safe and organized work area.
• Performs basic sheet metal operations in various departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 + years of sheet metal experience, with 2 years of which must be in MIG and/or TIG welding.
• The ability to read and understand written documents.
• The ability to read and comprehend basic blueprints.
• The use of basic weld fixtures.
• Basic arithmetic skills including addition and subtraction.
• The ability to straighten welded parts.
• The use of tools such as dial calipers, vernier calipers, protractors, squares, and other measuring instruments as required.

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.