Spot Welder & Machine Operator

Our Client is a family owned, highly respected Sheet Metal Fabrication Company in the Seymour area. We are seeking a Machine Operator/Spot Welder to join our team!

Job Title:

Spot Welder
Job Category:
Full-Time

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Shift: 1st Shift
Will Train, Some Machine Operator exper. a plus
WORK HOURS: 7:00 to 3:30 Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: $18.50

Job Summary: Works on various jobs to join, connect and/or overlap metal parts at small points by application of pressure, heat and electric current.
Essential functions:

• Spot weld metal parts together using a resistance spot weld machine
• Inspect each piece for defects using a straightedge, template or other measuring tool(s) to ensure part conforms with specifications
• Coordinate with department supervisor to ensure quality of work and that all applicable work orders are being addressed in order as needed
• Move product to and from different areas as needed; the use of manual hand trucks and hydraulic assisted hand trucks
• Maintain a clean work area and keep up supplies needed to complete daily work, including the removal of electrodes for proper cleaning and dressing
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and one year of manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer Skills: None required
Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills (count, add, subtract units of measure)

Other Skills:
Follow instructions and understand English given in both written and oral form; communicate accordingly

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Regularly required to stand, use steady hands/fingers to handle or feel, balance and hear
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to talk

The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; any job over 30 pounds will require a team
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception to safely operate daily work duties and visually inspect parts produced
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Regularly exposed to molten metal droplets (aka: sparks) during the welding process
• Regularly required to maintain a clean environment to avoid damage to equipment and fire

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
Safety glasses, gloves and apron are required PPE in this department
The temperature in the work environment is usually comfortable through most the calendar year; occasionally during the summer months the department is subject to warm and humid conditions

WORK HOURS: 7:00 to 3:30 Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: $18.50

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