How to Apply:
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Job Purpose:
The TIG Welder/Fabricator will do a variety of tasks in the Manufacturing Facility. They will work to complete needed tasks as requested by the Fabrication Supervisor. The primary role is fabricating and welding stainless steel components per blueprints and producing high quality parts.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret work orders and blueprints or instructions to assemble or perform TIG welding tasks.
- Scan in and out of jobs in the ERP system to accurately record time to the project.
- Setup welding components/equipment to set specifications.
- Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning with proper compounds and wire brushes to remove impurities such as scale, rust, dirt, grease, and moisture as needed.
- Perform high level welding based on projects tasks on stainless steel of varying thicknesses
- De-bur, polish or grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture and quality welds
- Use power saws, grinders, and other pneumatic/electrical tools in cutting, beveling, and contouring metal workpieces.
- Repair structures as required by dismantling, reshaping, repairing, and reassembling metal components using cutting torches/plasma torches, and hand cutting tools.
- While welding monitor work equipment and temperatures to avoid overheating and expansion.
- Fit piping and structural members to meet drawing dimensions while maintaining square and plum joints.
- Inform supervisor of problems, concerns, or mistakes with a project.
- Mount or secure workpieces on equipment with cranes or hoists
- Maintain surface quality of raw material by proper material handling requirements
- Understand the effects heat has on stainless steel alloys and use preventative/corrective techniques to control distortion.
- Mechanical assembly of stainless steel components using hand and pneumatic tooling.
- Work overtime weekdays/weekends when necessary as set forth by the fabrication supervisor.
- Operate various machines, equipment, and tools, such as band saws, cold saws, hydraulic presses, and overhead cranes.
- Assist to organize, clean, and set up shop and areas requested to accommodate manufacturing needs.
- Transfer parts from various work areas via forklift/overhead crane
- Work within deadlines and complete tasks efficiently
- Must have QC check and approve parts and assemblies before moving on to the next operation.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Qualifications:
- Strong TIG Welding/Fabrication skills
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of metals and fabrication – stainless steel preferred
- Strong blueprint interpretation skills
- Basic computer experience
- Excellent math skills
- Must be able to accurately read tape a measure and other measuring/layout tools
- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to adjust to changes in schedules with little notice
- Must operate forklift
- Operate various hand tools and equipment –including grinders, portable band saw, air tools, wrenches, etc.
- Must work effectively under the supervision and independently follow work orders.
- Must listen and follow directions
- Analytical thinking
- Strong Time Management Skills
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work inside the shop setting with exposure to shop noise, dust particles, and field elements to be expected in this role. Occasionally you will work outside.
Physical Requirements:
- Physically active role
- Must have the dexterity to operate and utilize a variety of power and hand tools, welding equipment, and shop tasks required
- Use of hands and feet
- Carry/Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Sitting
- Standing/Walking/Climbing
- Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending
- Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder
- Operate Machinery
- Operate Forklift
Compensation:
Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications. A benefits package that includes health insurance, PTO, and a simple IRA will be provided.
