Welder - 1st and 2nd Shifts

Welder - 1st and 2nd Shifts (Manufacturing)

The Welder operates MIG/TIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal parts and assemblies per customer specifications, meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and productivity standards.

• Reports to:
  
  Welding Supervisor
• Direct Reports:
  None
• Authority:
  Responsible for weld booth performance, identifying process issues, and halting work for safety concerns.

• Expertly operating MIG and/or TIG welding equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding, using straightedges, squares, clamps, and fixtures.
• Ability to make minor welding parameter adjustments to ensure proper weld quality.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with standard inspection tools to ensure conformance with drawing specifications.
• Supporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time production.
• Reporting all property or tool damage immediately to the production supervisor.
• Maintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Using inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to printed and product inspection plan (PIP).
• Selecting and using fixtures, as identified in the process setup sheets, IQS, or job traveler.
• Gathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work-in-process parts) to successfully run the job.
• Reading the print fully to understand tolerances, geometry, weld symbols, and special instructions.
• Separating and labeling non-conforming parts according to the ISO policy.
• Understanding safety requirements in work areas and complying with requirements.
• Using material data sheets (MSDS) effectively.
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assigned.
• Accurately entering job information, quantities, and inspection results into ERP systems.