Welder

Position Summary

The Welder is responsible for repetitively welding various aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel products using TIG and MIG processes.

Position Responsibilities

Prepare Parts 

Plan work to deadlines with manager, determining stages and quantities to best facilitate overall production, and coordinating with outplant services such as paint.

Organize parts pushed to weld department from press and machining departments.

Inspect incoming parts to drawings and confirm that they fit together.

Fit up parts where there is a variance in size or shape if possible, using saw, grinder, and/or belt sander.

Fabricate and weld 

Determine best manner of assembly, order of parts assembled

Establish welder settings for type of work to be done

Fit up parts according to drawings, tack them in place, and weld to form the multi-part final assembly

Inspect finished product to specifications

Other

Assist in other functions, grinding, machining, operating press brake, operating saw

Provide feedback to engineers if drawings are inaccurate, for example if dimensions aren’t right.

Make jigs as needed for use in repetitive parts manufacturing

Perform preventative maintenance on welding equipment

Notify purchasing when wire, gas and other weld supplies need to be ordered

Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of weld area

Use appropriate personal protective equipment and otherwise work in a safe manner

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

High School Equivalent 

At least 5 years experience TIG and MIG welding aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel in a production environment

Skill Competencies

Familiar with basic hand-held measuring tools

Able to MIG and TIG weld on both aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel

Familiar with quality inspection techniques

Other fabrication, machining and/or welding skills a plus