Welder

As a Welder, you’ll operate metal fabrication equipment such as gas tungsten arc (GTAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FAW), plasma arc (PAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), and resistance welding. 

What you’ll do: 

• Produce a variety of parts from shop drawings to conform to specifications 

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications 

• Operate brazing and soldering equipment 

• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines 

• Participate in continuous improvement of processes 

• Cross train in other complementary skills to support production requirements 

• Observe all applicable safety requirements  

Position Requirements: 

• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and welding process specifications 

• Thorough understanding of tool design and fabrication methods and processes 

• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, reworks process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals and MSDS labels 

• Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25 of the average work day 

Preferred Characteristics: 

• Completion of a welding apprenticeship program; or equivalent 

• Attainment of trade certification 

• Attainment of applicable welding ticket(s) 

• Well organized with attention to detail  

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Ability to think outside the box when solving problems 

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