Welder

Responsibilities

• Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.
• Ability to carry out procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines (GDLs).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process.
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices.
• Work on stainless steel and DC fabrication, including to but not limited to: Orbital welding and Tig Hand Welding, Cutting tube, Operating hand grinders, Polishing, Bending, Assembly, Operating overhead crane and/or forklift.
• Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment.
• Conduct operations in a safe manner.
• Recommend improvements.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years previous Fabrication experience preferred.
• Required to be able to perform simple math equations.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints preferred.
• Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms.
• Typically work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site.
• Required to stand for long periods of time.
• You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.