Spot Welder

This position requires a person to set up, operate, and tend spot welding machines to produce weldments. The applicant must pay high attention to detail and work under limited supervision. They must efficiently perform the running of a spot welder. This job involves collaborating with other team members to help meet department goals and objectives. The hourly rate for this role is $22.90.

• Learn and follow all procedures associated with the spot-welding department.
• Able to identify/read and spot-weld per print including weld symbols.
• Assist in maintaining the department's production schedule.
• Properly maintain, record and handle material.
• Operate a welding robot and/or perform hand welding to produce accurate weldments/assemblies.
• Read and understand schematics, drawings, and other work instructions.
• Set up jobs by selecting appropriate jigs, fixtures, weld patterns, components, programs, tooling, etc. and use them correctly.
• Use hand tools/machines/hoists, etc. to assemble parts for welding.
• Operate/tend the welding machines, including monitoring of gauges, the appearance of the weld stitches, the sound of the welding machine, and other feedback mechanisms – tuning them to optimize the welding process for quality and efficiency.
• Conduct quality control checks on your work by inspecting, operating, and testing your finished products/processes to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to required specifications, and make any needed adjustments or repairs immediately.
• Perform cleaning operations (scale & BB removal, etc.) on parts post-weld.
• Perform other supporting processes, such as basic routine maintenance, clocking in/out of jobs electronically so that parts can be tracked, and helping control costs by operating effectively & efficiently.
• Have basic working knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it.
• Produce quality product in a team environment to meet department goals and objectives.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Safety conscious individual.
• Must be able to read and understand welding instruction and procedures.
• Self-motivated individual who understands the importance of time constraints.
• Bending, squatting, walking or standing for long periods of time may occur.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs consistently.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and overtime hours.
• Ability to pass drug and criminal background screenings.

• 1+ years of welding experience.
• Programming & writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Experience operating robotic welders.

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