Overview
This position is for a 3rd Shift Manual Welder, responsible for operating weld machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies according to specifications. The role requires basic knowledge of welding theory and adherence to safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Follow WPS weld standards.
- Inspect and measure machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Adjust machine controls and guides as necessary.
- Unload welded parts from robotic welder and place them in appropriate containers.
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts for welding.
- Perform basic MIG, TIG, and aluminum welding techniques as needed.
- Examine finished work pieces for conformance with specifications using gauges.
- Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an internal welding test.
- Previous knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters.
- Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform related functions.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and procedure manuals.
- Demonstrated detail orientation and self-motivation skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent at basic dimensional measuring and use of precision measurement tools.
- Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
- Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
- Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
- Ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
- Aptitude to take orders and execute them efficiently.
Additional Information
- This position is for 3rd Shift, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday to Thursday.