Welder

Welder Job Description:

The general purpose of the welder is primarily to be responsible for the adequate and safe welding of components used in the daily production of piling equipment and accessories. Work is completed under the direction and/or guidance of a shop foreman.

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, per drawing, the various weldments needed for standard and non-standard production.
• Performing, in an expert manner, any welding job from start to finish (including welding, layout, fixturing, drilling, and tapping) without instructions or assistance – except for unusual circumstances.
• Perform set up and operation of burning, grinding, sawing, tapping, and drilling operations.
• Complete deburring of parts after welding.
• Welds using M-I-G processes.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and diagrams and determine critical dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools
• Performs work as required utilizing hand tools such as a torch, grinders, hammers, chisels, etc.
• Will operate overhead crane and fork truck
• To provide quality and timely workmanship on each work order and maintain daily time standards
• Demonstrate ability to follow established safety and quality procedures.
• Work in a Team environment, be flexible to move from job to job to support the schedule
• May be requested to operate other equipment such as a band saw or press.

Additional Responsibilities When Not Welding:

• The following additional responsibilities of the welder may be assigned by the shop supervisor:

• Assist the other crew members or shop personnel in performing their duties as directed by the shop foreman.
• Housekeeping is an important responsibility. When conditions are such that the welder is not actively involved in welding activities housekeeping will need to be done.

Job Type: Full-time

• Will have 60 day reviews to be hired into a full-time welding position.

Schedule: 1st shift 7:00-3:30 Monday – Friday

2nd Shift 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM Monday-Thursday

Benefits:

• IRA with 3% match after 12 months
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company provided Long & Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off, 2 weeks vacation, 1-week sick time, plus 1 day vacation for each year after 5 years up to 15 days vacation
• Vision insurance at cost
• 7 paid Holidays

Required Qualifications for Welder: High School diploma or GED

• Applicants must submit to drug screening and background check.
• 2 years welding experience a plus
• AWS D1.1 Certification a plus
• Must have welding knowledge through experience or vocational school training
• Ability to pass a preliminary weld test
• Cutting and/or fabrication of metal parts a plus
• Wire feed welding, MIG or TIG welding