Welder II

D & G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supplies several Nationwide Industries that include:
Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

The Welder II is responsible for welding all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes and thicknesses and assembling metal fabrications. The Welder II works from specifications, drawings, weld symbols, and written instructions; prepares and completes work by welding, cutting, grinding, and sanding.

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• Sets up parts for welding using hand tools including clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
• Welds products using handheld welding equipment utilizing approved welding procedures for the processes of FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Prepares and completes work on materials by cutting, grinding, and sanding metal using power hand tools.
• Checks finished work to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.
• Reads, fabricates, and welds from drawings, specifications, diagrams or schematics.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Tags all final products with identification.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Operates overhead crane when needed.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Follows strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Welds components in all positions including 1G, 2G and 3G.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are communicated when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to overtime when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals;
  Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
  Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational, technical or trade school training a plus.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience…