Overview
The Welder III position involves performing various welding duties including MIG, TIG, and oxy/acetylene welding. The role requires attention to detail, safety consciousness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, primarily on weekends.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding duties using MIG, TIG, Wire Welder, Spot Welder and/or oxy/acetylene torch.
- Clean and dress welds as required.
- Set up and lay out work using material handling equipment or hand layouts.
- Manual set up of hand held sanders, grinders, wire wheels or other finishing hand held tools.
- Weld I-Beams, Frames and Fuel Tanks in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Clamp, hold, tack weld, drill, mill, tap, cut and/or bolt together components.
- Inspect products, equipment and tools for defects and malfunctions.
- Create quality welds according to blueprints/specifications.
- Inspect all welds and re-work as necessary.
- Change wire and gas on weld machine as necessary.
- Ensure equipment is properly set up and used safely during the welding process.
- Maintain welding equipment and machines, inspecting regularly and requesting maintenance as needed.
- Assist/participate in fuel tank pressure testing as required.
- Perform work to timely standards and quality expectations.
- Account for time and work completed through weekly timesheets.
- Report and document basic material, production, quality or safety issues to supervisors.
Requirements
- Flexible and responsive with strong teamwork orientation.
- Willingness to cross-train and perform other job tasks.
- Knowledge in the use of basic hand tools.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement.
- Safety conscious behavior.
- Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
- Follow written and oral instructions with attention to detail.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Experience may vary depending on skill level assessment.
- Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools.
- Basic mathematical skills and knowledge in the use of measurement tools.
- High School or Equivalent education.
- MIG Welding Certification preferred.
- TIG Welding Certification a plus.
- Vocational/Prior Welding Education a plus.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Friday to Sunday from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.