Welder (2nd & 3rd Shift)

About the role

This position applies appropriate welding processes to meet specifications, inspect and repair welds as needed to support the production and assembly of exhaust pipe components.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials and tools, set-up to complete appropriate weld processes and inspect all welds and products to assure weld specifications are met
• Perform as a team member of a cellular operating group, which requires the ability to learn, perform and rotate to other workstations within the cell
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on welding equipment to assure good, safe working conditions and complete daily forms
• Apply appropriate welding process to weld and repair welds on parts per specifications
• Perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions
• Obtain supplies and parts required doing the job and performing proper setup of welding power supplies and controls
• Inspect all welds to assure each meets quality standards, troubleshoot problems and make adjustments as required
• Assist other employees in cell group when welding is not required
• Clean welding station and maintain neatness in the surrounding work areas
• Assist the team in 5S advancements
• Assist in the implementation of Lean Principles
• Overtime as required/requested
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous MIG welding experience
• Knowledge and skills of five welding processes: Fuel Gas, Stick Electrode, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Resistance
• Knowledge and proven ability to become weld-certified by the company
• Ability to set up welder, apply appropriate weld process, inspect weld and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to read and understand work orders, directions, charts, forms and safety regulations
• Ability to correctly use and read various gauges
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team concept

Physical requirements

• Flexibility to work long hours and other work schedules as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion, pushing, pulling
• Manual dexterity
• Good visual ability
• Frequent skin exposure to chemical-based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds, lubricating oils, etc

Work environment

• This job is performed on the production plant floor and may be performed in multiple machine areas/booths
• Varying temperatures (cold to hot)
• Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
• Fast-paced work environment
• Small, confined space around some machines/equipment
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas
• Exposure to welding fumes and smoke in ventilated booth
• Exposure to weld flash (weld helmet provided)