Weld Technician 3rd Shift

About the role

The Structural Welder performs measurements, cutting, and assembly of metal manufacturing products. This includes selecting suitable materials, preparing metal surfaces, determining gas ratios, and inspecting weld strength during and after the welding process. This position will also require the construction of trusses for various applications.

This position requires participation in both design and production related topics and effective cross-functional collaboration with other manufacturing departments, quality, and management.

Responsibilities

• Selects, measures, cuts, and joins appropriate metals to specifications.
• Prepares metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Interprets specifications and blueprints accurately.
• Cleans and inspects welding equipment and tools.
• Determines correct gas ratios.
• Tests the strength of joins during and after project completion.
• Diagnoses issues and troubleshoots as required.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor as production needs require.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certification a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience in structural welding.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be detail oriented, efficient, and able to work under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions when furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certification a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience in structural welding.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be detail oriented, efficient, and able to work under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions when furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.