Tate

Overview

At Tate, a recognized leader in data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, the Welder at the Abingdon Facility will perform measurements, cutting, and assembly of metal manufacturing products while collaborating with various departments to ensure high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Selects, measures, cuts, and joins appropriate metals to specifications.
• Prepares metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Interprets specifications and blueprints accurately.
• Regularly cleans and inspects welding equipment and tools.
• Determines correct gas ratios.
• Tests the strength of joins during and after project completion.
• Diagnoses issues and troubleshoots as required.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor as production needs require.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certification preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in structural welding.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be detail oriented, efficient, and able to work under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions when furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Additional Information

• Shifts: 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00 am- 2:30 pm, 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2 pm- 10:30 pm, 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday 10 pm- 6:30 am, WKND 1: Friday- Sunday 6 am- 6:30 pm, WKND 2: Friday- Sunday 6 pm- 6:30 am.