Welder 1, 1st Shift

Accountabilities

• Operate and set up MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding equipment to join and fabricate steel and aluminum components.
• Perform accurate weld inspection, identify nonconforming parts, ensure welds meet Dee Zee and customer weld acceptance criteria and rework if applicable.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policies with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste while acting on environment performance results and findings.
• Check and adjust machine settings to ensure that the part is fabricated correctly according to specifications.
• Ensure welder is in proper working condition.
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
• Fabricate items as instructed by drawings and work instructions.
• Follow First Off Procedure (specification, place jig, check dimensions and check first product).
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules and regulations and taking proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Achieve trainee level BOM standard cycle times while maintaining quality parts in all welding processes.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with MIG and TIG welding preferred.
• Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconforming products to our customers.
• Ability to use measuring equipment (calipers, tape measures, and angle gauges).
• High level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Ability to effectively work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to operate small grinding equipment (right angle grinder, pencil grinder, belt sander, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions.
• Ability to recognize when a weld meets Dee Zee and customer acceptance criteria.
• High School Graduate or GED, required; Associate Degree or Wedling Certification preferred.