WELDER

About the role

Working in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions, and established procedures, as assigned by the supervisor and/or welding coordinator, perform a variety of duties.

Responsibilities

• Using either arc or wire welders, maintain settings to produce pieces of desired quality, and report any problems with the welding units to the supervisor or welding coordinator promptly.
• Read and understand blueprints and weld symbols.
• Collaborate with material handlers to set up the work area efficiently, ensuring easy access to parts and welding tables or jigs.
• Assist and train less‑skilled welders as instructed.
• Report problems with parts that do not fit correctly or with jigs and fixtures.
• Perform first‑ and last‑piece inspections on all orders and conduct in‑process checks to maintain quality standards.
• Clean and grind components as needed.
• Perform both setup and run operations, reporting any production issues to the supervisor or coordinator.
• Use Lockout‑Tagout procedures to shut down malfunctioning equipment and report it immediately.
• Report all injuries, cuts, bumps, burns, etc., to the supervisor as soon as they occur.
• Stay current on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and follow prescribed precautions; seek supervisor clarification when needed.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area, free of debris, and report safety concerns promptly.
• Operate a forklift to move parts and set up the booth when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• At least one year of welding experience or completion of a welding course.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Capability to work from detailed instructions.
• Ability to pass a basic weld test.