Welder

The Role

This entry level position has a number of duties within the Welding Shop. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support the organization.

• Understand weld symbols.
• Understand and be able to read blueprints.
• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding per engineering drawings and must be able to pass internal inspection.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc or gas welding equipment.
• Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Operates lift truck with certification.
• Must review, acknowledge and follow the Company Safety Policy including Safety Glasses and Steel Toed Shoes.
• Other duties assigned due to the need of the business.

Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to loud noises, machinery with moving parts.

Bending, stooping, twist, turn, sitting for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment.
• Ability to execute agreed tasks and deadlines against performance criteria (KPI).
• Result orientation, ability to follow through and respect deadlines.
• Computer/ERP literate.
• Proactive and organized.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Physical capacity profile/ drug screen required.

• Ability to set up & run basic welding unit.
• Understand simple welding technology and technique.
• Qualified in all Wenger weld procedures.
• Ability to operate positioners or perform weld fit-up and welding to router and quality standards with supervision.
• Technical college degree-preferred.

Safety is every employee’s responsibility. This position is responsible for ensuring their personal safety, the safety of teammates and visitors.