Welder - Farmville , NC

Perform a wide variety of metal fabricating and welding operations, both manual and robotic requiring the use of mig, tig, and stick as well as acetylene welding equipment and a variety of hand tools, measuring instruments, and other required clamps, jigs, fixtures, etc. Machinery that maybe used includes Bandsaws, Drill Presses, Milling Machines, etc.

• Must be able to use and interpret drawings and specifications
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates welding and fabricating equipment
• Uses clamps, scribes, braces, hoist, and other holding devices when needed
• Welds in all positions as required
• Selects the proper voltage, amperage, and gas pressures to secure the required strength, proper penetration, and joint of welded elements
• Operates sanders and grinders as necessary to finish work
• Aligns and positions parts for proper functioning and to maintain levelness, concentricity, and parallelism
• Checks work and make corrections and adjustments as required
• Maintains quality and quantity standards.
• Detects faulty operations and defective materials
• Maintains equipment in the proper manner
• Maintains required production and other types of records, as required
• Observes and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures
• Wears and employs all safety equipment and items
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested
• Regular attendance is always an essential function

The Welder must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Prior welding experience required or welding certification can be substituted
• Ability to read and write
• Read and follow work orders
• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to inspect material
• Ability to lift up to 95 pounds intermittently; slide up to 160 pounds intermittently
• Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting