Welder/Grinder

About the role

Reports directly to and works under the supervision of a Production Supervisor. Operates various machines as part of the production process to recondition couplers and complete various components according to AAR and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain air supplied grinder (adding oil, changing out grinding rocks/discs, RPM checks, etc.)
• Maintain work to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
• Remove worn components
• Load and unload machines with material
• Grind & buff material in preparation for additional processes
• Gage and test material for compliance
• Complete daily production reports and perform daily inspection of equipment
• Safely operate Hoist and maintain inspections forms
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a self-directed team based environment

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior Welding Experience and/or Certification is required
• Ability to communicate effectively to include reading and writing in English
• 24+ months of experience operating torch, impact, or mig welding tools
• Mechanical aptitude
• Read precision instruments and gauges
• Ability to work in a fast pace production environment and meet / exceed standards set by company
• Understand technical drawings and work instructions
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools on a daily basis
• Work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment
• Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, dirt)
• Constant standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching
• Visual acuity
• Push/pull up to 150 lbs and carry up to 85 lbs
• Work weekends and overtime as required
• Ability to wear a respirator