Welder

At TQ Metal Works we’re always looking for skilled and motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re experienced in fabrication, engineering, or customer service, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

The Welder reports to the Supervisor. They will weld, cut and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand-welding equipment.

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions.

• Working in hot, humid environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds t be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

• Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
• Valid Driver's License and Proof of U.S. Citizenship.