Welder / Fabricator - 1st Shift

SUMMARY

Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components to assemble structural frames, assemblies, and accessories that are incorporated into press systems and other metal processing equipment. 

HOURS

6:00 am – 4:30 pm M-TH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly fit up and welding in the most efficient manner.
• Plan work, layout, tack, and weld components per print and welding specifications
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and weld components using Gas Metal Arc Welding.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Work with team members and supervision to solve problems with fit up and handling of parts.
• Required to operate grinders, weld positioner, forklifts, overhead hoists, shear, press brake, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Required to weld with a variety of gases, welding machines, and wire sizes from .035 thru 1/16’ diameter welding wire.
• Required to cross train and move to other work centers as assigned.
• Required to check completed work to ensure it is built per print. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Able to use and understand all weld measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, protractor, combination squares, and weld gauges.
• Basic math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, bills of material, setup sheets, etc.
• Able to operate welders and other machinery with little or no supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Prefer successful completion of related course work at a trade or technical school
• Multi-pass heavy welding of plate steel up to 12” thick preferred, but not required 

   OTHER REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

• Requires a strong, related work history.
• Must supply own welding helmet
• Ability to change assignments frequently
• Prefer previous welding, fabricating experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Can work well independently and with others.
• Observes safety and security procedures by using equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with annual performance evaluations
• Health Insurance
  • Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
  • No Waiting Period
  • Coverage starts on the first of the next month following day 1 of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Roth & 401(k) + Company Match
• PTO
  • All new hires start with 80 hours of PTO on Day 1
• Paid Holidays
• Safety Shoe Allowance of $175/yr
• Tuition Reimbursement