Welder

Welder (Manufacturing)

Welds and assembles steel and aluminum pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment. Sets up parts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings and weld symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning metal.

• Follows all safety programs and requirements.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• GMAW/MIG Spray Transfer welding. Settings up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed.
• 1G, 2G and 3G welding daily.
• Uses .035 - .045 metal core wire using 90/10 gas.
• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting.
• Inspects final products for quality assurance.
• Tags all final products for identification.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Operates overhead and jib style crane.
• Operates a forklift.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years solid welding experience required.
• Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Sourcing the materials to be used in the project.
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications.
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together.
• Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, and various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy‑fuel welding.
• Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques.
• Training and experience in GMAW/MIG and FCAW welding is required.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding.
• Ability to read weld symbols and follow blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day.

Linx provides a comprehensive range of benefits for all full‑time positions that includes medical, dental, vision and a matching 401‑K retirement plan along with a variety of other optional benefits.

Linx is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

All positions require pre‑employment screenings. Must be authorized to work in the United States. #AgProE