MIG WELDER in Virginia

Job Title:
Stainless Steel Welder

Reports To: Stainless Steel Lead Person

Approved Date: 9/2009

The wage range for this position is $18 - $20/hour.

Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, FSA, term life, and other benefits on the first day of the month following thirty days of employment. A 401k retirement plan is offered with eligibility beginning the first of the quarter following six months of employment. PTO is available based on employee tenure.

Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies with MIG welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order by performing the following duties.

• Ability to use and accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to read and understand tank sketches and blueprints
• Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamp together along layout marks
• Select weld settings according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• Repair broken or cracked metal objects, fill holes and build up metal parts
• Lays out, positions and tacks weld work pieces
• Welds along vertical or overhead weld lines
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter
• Cleans or degreases parts
• Knows how much air pressure to put in tanks for testing
• Complete quality control and regulatory paperwork as applicable
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and free of debris daily

Supervisory Responsibilities – this job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

Must have 2+ years of actual 300 series stainless steel welding experience, preferable in the 12-gauge thickness range. Less than high school education; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 lbs.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one‑on‑one and to other employees of the organization. Bilingual skills a plus.

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one‑or two‑step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.