Overview
The Welding Specialist position at Power Partners (a division of ERMCO) involves welding metal tanks and components for transformer production. This hands-on role emphasizes precision, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Responsibilities
- Understand and carry out detailed written and verbal instructions for welding and fabricating components.
- Ensure safe and proper start-up, operation, maintenance, and shutdown of welding equipment.
- Lift and move materials that weigh 50+ lbs with or without assistance.
- Handle materials and use hand/power tools to perform required tasks.
- Ensure conformity of all welds and final products to standards.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Ability to understand and follow spoken and written instructions.
- Proficiency in using electronic devices like iPads or computers.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform basic math, including decimals and small fractions.
- Capability to lift safely using proper techniques.
- Ability to use hands and arms to handle tools and materials.
- Accurate measurement skills using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
- Experience using tools like grinders, air chisels, and box cutters.
- Ability to operate lifting equipment such as overhead hoists.
- Capability to lift/push over 50 lbs and pull up to 110 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently; occasionally sit, bend, reach, or kneel.
- Good vision, including depth perception and focus adjustment (20/40 vision or better).
- Adherence to all safety rules and department-specific guidelines.
- Willingness to wear required safety gear, including steel-toed shoes and welding hood.
Additional Information
- Job Location: US-GA-Athens