MIG Welder Job Troy area,Michigan USA,Manufacturing / Production

Welds together metal components of products with electric arc-welding equipment by performing the following duties. This position may require overtime to include weekends. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.
Reads blueprint, job specification or operator instructions for product specifications and quantity required.
Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
Starts power supply to produce electric current.
Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of workpiece. Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical, or positions. Examines weld for bead size and other specifications. Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
Cleans or degreases weld joint or workpiece. Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes. Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
Preheats workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace.
Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture. Tacks assemblies together.
Completes statistical process control (SPC) charts in accordance with in-process inspection instructions using instruments such as micrometers, caliper, tape measures and gauges to check parts.
Complies with all safety procedures per Company Safety Manual and utilizes job safety devices. Shuts down machinery and does not operate if job is unsafe.
Accurately completes all shop floor paperwork including production release, routing sheets, product identification and electronic time sheet.
Communicates with material handler and supervisor as necessary to ensure availability of proper materials to do job.
Participates in continuous improvement activities, including ability to work in a team environment.
May be required to work off shifts as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.

Description Summary

Welds together metal components of products with electric arc-welding equipment by performing the following duties. This position may require overtime to include weekends. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reads blueprint, job specification or operator instructions for product specifications and quantity required.
Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
Starts power supply to produce electric current.
Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of workpiece. Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical, or positions. Examines weld for bead size and other specifications. Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
Cleans or degreases weld joint or workpiece. Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes. Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
Preheats workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace.
Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture. Tacks assemblies together.
Completes statistical process control (SPC) charts in accordance with in-process inspection instructions using instruments such as micrometers, caliper, tape measures and gauges to check parts.
Complies with all safety procedures per Company Safety Manual and utilizes job safety devices. Shuts down machinery and does not operate if job is unsafe.
Accurately completes all shop floor paperwork including…