Welder 1

About the role

Responsible for performing high‑quality welding operations on sheet metal components using MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding techniques. This role involves interpreting blueprints, fitting and assembling parts, and ensuring that welds meet precise engineering and quality standards. The MIG/TIG Welder works as part of a fabrication team to produce accurate and reliable metal assemblies used in various industrial applications.

Physical requirements

• Stand or sit (stationary position)
• Walk (move, traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position parts
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (position self, move)
• Talk/hear (communicate, converse, discern, convey information)
• See (detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, inspect, estimate, assess)
• Pushing or pulling
• Repetitive motion
• Reaching
• Medium work – exerting up to 50 lb of force occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, and up to 10 lb constantly to move objects

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on variations of metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and blueprints to determine welding requirements.
• Prepare materials and surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and fitting parts before welding.
• Inspect finished welds for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to specifications using appropriate measuring instruments and visual checks.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and fixtures in good working order.
• Adhere to company welding procedures, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation of completed work.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality inspectors, and team members to address production challenges and resolve defects.
• Operate other fabrication tools and equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in MIG/TIG welding preferred.
• 2+ years experience welding sheet metal using MIG/TIG techniques in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred.
• Proficient in MIG/TIG welding techniques on thin‑gauge sheet metal.
• Skilled in reading blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of welding properties of various metals.

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