Welder

Welder

Shifts: 1st, 2nd and weekends

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour; depending on experience

Location: Knoxville

Job Summary

Accurately weld hydraulic cylinders and all attachments described in drawings. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position is performed in a Manufacturing environment. The employee will work around moving mechanical equipment; may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Indoor Warehouse temperatures may be affected by outdoor conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud.

Responsibilities and Duties of a Welder:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Uses MIG welding techniques to join base plates, cross tubes, port blocks and rod ends to cylinder tubes and rods

• Weld’s attachments and components parts to cylinders as specified by drawings

• Follows safety and security policies and procedures

• Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions to the appropriate individual

• Maintain clean work environment

• Adhere to Six “S” standards and procedures

• Completes task and/or projects as assigned

Key Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, calipers and a measuring tape

• Ability to interpret instructions and respond to management’s direction

• Must be able to read and interpret written information

• Must be able to communicate (verbal and written) clearly with co-workers

• Ability to apply basic mathematical principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and fractions

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and attention to detail

Experience Requirements of a Welder:

• High school diploma or GED and 1-3 years MIG welding experience and/or training or;

• Equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Experience in a production environment preferred

Benefits of working with PrideStaff a Welder:

• Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
• Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay

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