Bench Welder​/Fabricator

Job Details

Job Location:

Hussey Seating - North Berwick, ME 03906

Salary Range: $24.24 - $36.36 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st shift (M-Th 5:00a - 3:30p)

Job Category:
Manufacturing

POSITION TITLE:

BENCH WELDER/FABRICATING SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT:
Welding

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Production

HOURS/

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Thursday, 5:00am to 3:30pm

* overtime available during high product demand times

HOURLY/SALARY STATUS:
Hourly/Non-Exempt

The Bench Welder/Fabricator works directly with a team of shop associates and engineers to construct a variety of standard and customized (Engineered to Order) telescopic seating components while working in a personal workspace at a welding bench. The Bench Welder/Fabricator welds using the MIG process on sheet metal in various thicknesses with gauges and very little to no base material preparation or post weld requirements.

We offer in-house welding qualifications in accordance with the American Welding Society and opportunity for qualification directly with the Canadian Welding Bureau. We will also provide in-house training or support outside training for individuals seeking to further their welding knowledge and/or credentials.

• Organize production schedule, understand, and adhere to product acceptability requirements.
• Maintain consistent and accurate records and maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and welding symbols.
• Design and fabricate temporary welding fixtures for custom work when standard fixturing is not available.
• Utilize basic measuring tools such as tape measure, squares and protractors.
• Actively participate in Daily Communication Meetings reviewing Daily Safety, Quality, Delivery and Continuous Improvement actions.
• Ensure production schedule follow through as allocated by the scheduled department.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of welding cutting equipment and work area in accordance with company standards and manufacturers machine recommendations.
• Perform activities supporting the establishment of work center standards for process improvement.
• Perform First Piece Part Quality checks and facilitate work-order paper flow in accordance with Hussey Seating Company Quality Standards.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures, Visual Workplace Standards, and ongoing Lean continuous improvement activities.

• Strong understanding of operating basic metal shop equipment and tools.
• “Safety first” mindset
• Thorough understanding of how to read part and assembly drawings, evaluate finished products and perform quality checks.
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Team player with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 10 years Welding/Fabrication operational knowledge and experience applying MIG

• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 1-50 lbs. frequently
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead frequently
• Sit, stand and walk for 1-10 hours per day
• Ability to work in 55-to-90-degree work environment
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

At Hussey Seating Company, we’re more than a manufacturer – we’re a family-owned company that has been building places where people come together since 1835. Our success has always been driven by our people, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow. Our culture is grounded in our core value that “We are a family business in it for the long run.”

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