Welder

About the role

The Welder is responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule, emphasizing high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications.
• Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys; prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants.
• Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations.
• Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required.
• Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors; clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment.
• High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred.
• Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks.
• Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Safety Bonus
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Tuition reimbursement