Welder - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies safe work practices in accordance with ANSIZ49.1 and company policy
• Familiar with welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, WPQR
• Able to locate and understand shielding gas, filler metal, and base material certifications
• Experienced in welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel and AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum standards
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core (FCAW experience is useful)
• Capable of performing fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions, fixed and rotated
• Consistently produces structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing welds in a fast-paced production environment
• Performs in-process quality inspections of own work and executes high-quality repairs quickly
• Takes full ownership of a welding machine and adheres to a daily/weekly PM schedule
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S principles and company policy
• Utilizes thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to fabricate parts
• Fills cavities or corrects malformation in parts and hammers out bulges and bends in metal workpieces

Requirements

• Safety conscious and thoroughly familiar with ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (available online for free at: http://www.aws.org/library/doclib/AWS-Z49.pdf)
• Thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Able to pass a practical weld test on company products, using sample drawings and WPS
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in challenging positions and tight areas)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Reliable, self-motivated, and has a strong work ethic
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week, Second Shift
• Associates Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred
• Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply