Welder

Burr OAK Tool Corporate
Sturgis, MI 49091, USA

Salary Grade: 5

Primary

Purpose:

Set up and operate mig and tig welding machines to weld together parts of fabricated metal products. Successfully operate the hand plasma cutter and CNC plasma/OXY fuel machine to complete required projects. capable of moving around throughout the assemble area to support team members.

• Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.
• Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.
• Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.
• Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the department and company.
• Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.
• Resolve issues utilizing problem solving process and prioritizing processes and routines.
• Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and processes to achieve results.

• Weld flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts as required to achieve final specifications and delivery requirements.
• Ability to read, understand and correctly interpret drawings, blueprints, layouts, charts, sketches, and schematics to meet or exceed specifications.
• Verify conformance of parts to drawings using various measuring instruments.
• Inspect welds, brazes and other operations for quality in function and form.
• Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.
• Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.
• Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have 2-3 years previous welding experience.
• Ability to receive forklift license and learn to operate cranes and man-lifts.
• Must have math skills and ability to utilize various measurement tools such as tape measure, squares, calipers, and micrometers.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.
• High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

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