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    Job Details: Welder III

    Job TypeIn Person
    Employment TypeFull Time
    Shift Schedule
    IndustryManufacturing
    Education Level
    Ability One/Second Chance
    Job Description• Perform welding duties using MIG, TIG, Wire Welder, Spot Welder and/or oxy/acetylene torch.\\• Clean and dress welds as required\• Set up and lay out work using material handling equipment or hand layouts to fabricate or rework finished products. \• Manual set up of hand held sanders, grinders, wire wheels or other finishing hand held tools.\• Welding I-Beam, Frame and Fuel Tanks in flat, vertical or overhead positions. \• Clamp, hold, tack weld, drill, mill, tap, cut and/or bolt together components to obtain required configuration and positions for complete welding process. \• Inspect products, equipment and tools for defect and malfunction.\• Create quality welds according to blue prints/specifications.\• Inspect all welds and re-work as necessary.\• Change wire and gas on weld machine as necessary.\• Ensure equipment properly set up and used in a safe manner during welding process.\• Maintain welding equipment and machines, inspect regularly and request maintenance as needed. \• Assist/participate in fuel tank pressure testing as required and rework as necessary.\• Perform work to timely standard and quality expectations. \• Account for time and work completed through means of weekly timesheets.\• Report and document basic material, production, quality or safety issues to direct supervisor or management.
    Key ResponsibilitiesHigh school diploma or GED or Vocational or Technical certification\Certification for MIG, TIG, and Stick welding (e.g., AWS)\Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in welding and metal fitting.\Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.\Familiarity with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.\Strong understanding of welding safety practices and procedures\Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools\Basic mathematical skills and knowledge in use of measurement tools
    Education LevelHigh School Diploma/GED
    Required Certifications or Licenses
    Optional Certifications or Licenses
    Skills and ExperienceExperience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.\\Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.\\Ability to operate robotic welding systems.\\OSHA 10/30 certification.\\Certification for MIG, TIG, and Stick welding (e.g., AWS)
    BenefitsN/A
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