Welder​/Fabricator

Welds and assembles metal components per plans and specifications for products supplied by Wheeler.

• Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism.
• Follow all safe work practices.
• Obtain parts and materials that are generally over 50 pounds by using forklifts, cranes, hand carts, carrying, etc.
• Access area to be welded by climbing ladder, by climbing under parts, working on the floor, etc.
• Use disc grinder to smooth out, weld, or grind parts prior to welding.
• Operate manual and automated welding units by following the Company’s approved Weld Procedures.
• Take and pass a weld test that is administered by a third party agency.
• Weld in flat, vertical and overhead planes (all position welding).
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Grind or clean weld joint of work piece.
• Repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.
• Able to read and understand working drawings (blue prints).
• Tack assemblies together.
• Perform any and all other duties such as decking, shop clean-up, etc as instructed by your supervisor.

Reports to Shift Leader

None

Previous production welding experience is preferred, but not required.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under some temperature variations.