Job Description

We are a fast-paced metal fabricating facility, and we are looking for an experienced MiG welder/fitter preferably in a manufacturing environment who is going to bring:

• A positive attitude
• The ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Be a team player
• Have the motivation to strive for continual improvement and willingness to be a part of a team looking to move our culture forward
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in metals manufacturing

Our ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience, preferably in metals manufacturing, and the desire to learn and grow. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Certified Welder/Fabricator to join our team of professionals and assist in the production of necessary equipment for our products. You will be an integral part of our outstanding team. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a successful and growing company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and interpret prepared parts blueprints and measurements.
• Layout, fit & weld parts per drawings and specifications. Check layout accuracy for other fabricators
• Communicate issues in a timely manner.
• Quality verification and documentation of conformity to job specifications
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• To excel in this role, you should have:
  • the ability to read a tape measure
  • basic math
  • understand weld symbols
  • interpret blueprints and follow work instructions to accurately
  • complete assigned welding tasks
  • attention to detail
  • positive attitude to be part of the solution when problems arise

The successful candidate will also be punctual, meet company attendance policies, and have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness, following policies & processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times ensuring safety precautions are observed.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred
• Proven experience as a welder/fitter or similar role
• Able to proficiently use a tape measure
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery and manual tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs and understand welding symbols
• Ability to build fittings and fixtures
• AWS D1.1 highly desirable or the ability to pass the certification test
• Outstanding attention to detail

Language Skills

The work requires you to be able to follow verbal instructions as well as read and understand production documentation that details what needs to be completed on each part, the information is in English, so reading, understanding, and writing in English is a requirement in order to complete the tasks at hand.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, sit, balance, lift, and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and assist with team lifts up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing is an important part of working in the job environment safely. The employee must be able to hear instructions, warnings, buzzers, and alarms.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, i.e. hot inside during the summer months, and cold inside during the winter months. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Standard Work Schedule

• 8-hr Shift, Paid Weekly
• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday 2:00pm to 10:00pm
• $1.50 shift premium for 2nd
• Mandatory shift(s) or working before/past normal shift hours may be asked as well as MANDATORY OT on occasion.
• Salary Description: $22.00 – $24.00 per hr/DOE

Benefits