Welder; S2

Welder

FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known "Bull Hog" mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments.

We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

Job Summary:

Welds and assembles metal pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment. Sets up parts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings and weld symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning metal.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows all FECON safety programs and requirements.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• GMAW/MIG Spray Transfer welding. Settings up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed.
• 1G, 2G and 3G welding daily.
• Uses.
  045 -.052 metal core wire using 90/10 gas.
• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting.
• Inspects final products to print for quality assurance.
• Tags all final products for identification.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Operates overhead and jib style crane.
• Operates a forklift.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Training and experience in GMAW/MIG and FCAW welding is required.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding.
• Ability to read weld symbols and follow blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years solid welding experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day.