Welder

Job Summary

The Welder is responsible for production welding a variety of assemblies, and setup, operating and light maintenance of production equipment.

• Work from instructions and prints to arrange parts into welding fixtures, clamp pieces into position and tack weld and/or apply finished weld. Select proper equipment, set voltage and wire feed settings to obtain proper strength and appearance.
• Safely operate forklift to load and unload raw material and completed parts.
• Handle assorted raw materials, steel parts, and steel scrap.
• Maintain work area and production equipment in clean and orderly condition. Follow all safety work rules.
• Perform work in a manner that all products conform to prescribed quality standards.
• Perform incoming inspection, sorting, receiving of bar stock, pipe, rod material and welding supplies.
• Perform light maintenance on plant equipment where needed, i.e., startup/shutdown, maintain inspection records and keep work environment clean.
• Use and understand online ERP system for data collection, work instructions, routers, and prints.
• Operate small electric/air hand tools.
• On occasion, cross-train and operate some or all of the following production equipment: welding robot, press brake, spot welder, turret, rivet gun, Stud gun, and sander.
• Participate in and support continuous process improvements.
• Other duties may be assigned that pertain to the classification.

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and overhead work. Employee has some exposure to fumes, glare and radiation of arc. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years welding experience
• Ability to safely and effectively operate welding and fabrication equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with personnel and read and interpret documents, such as welding blueprints
• Proficient with mathematical calculations and use of measuring devices

• Entry level

• Other

• Management and Manufacturing

• Oil and Gas