Welder

# Job Summary
The Welder will be responsible for fusing metal components together using various welding techniques to fabricate or repair products according to specifications. The Welder will perform high-quality welds on a variety of metal components in a fast-paced production environment. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality and safety standards.
# Job Duties and Responsibilities

- Performs various fabrication procedures such as, bending welding, and cutting gaskets or DJ strips for drawings or jobs.
- Sets up, operates, and maintains machinery or hand tools used for cutting, forming or building industrial gaskets.
- Pulls the appropriate Helix or Rib material for job orders and operates; Heliarc / gas welding equipment, Circle Shear machine, Bar Bending machine, portable hand grinder and Chop saw.
- Cross trained to set up, operate and maintain Water Jet, Horizontal and Vertical Winding Machines equipment.
- Interprets Job orders to determine product needed and completes reports or enters information in Syteline.
- Inspect finished products for and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments. 
- Prepares orders for posting and submits finished product and paperwork to Packing/Shipping.
- Receives and verifies incoming freight, maintains stock areas and prepares sales orders.
- Detects and reports equipment, defective material, improper operations, and unusual conditions to Management.
- Conducts physical count, maintains material inventory, and stocks material on shelf or rack location.
- Assist in training new team members.
- Uses forklift to transfer materials.
- Successfully completes welding test for certification and Quality Assurance records.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment and pallet area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

- Ability to understand and comprehend verbal or written instructions.
- Ability to communicate in a clear manner.
- Ability to read/understand all measurement notations on a measuring tape, including 1/32” and 1/16” reading marks.
- Exercises proper usage and care of tools and equipment.
- Ability to read calipers and micrometers.

Education

- Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Required: Must successfully complete Lamons yearly weld test certification.
- Preferred: GTAW Welding Certificate.

Work Experience

- Required: Minimum of 1 year of welding experience. 
- Preferred: Previous hose experience.
- Preferred: Previous Warehouse or fabrication yard or shop experience.

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to lift 40 pounds, independently and 60 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push and pull.
- Continuous standing and/or walking.
- Good eye/hand/foot coordination.
- Good visual acuity
- Availability in providing after hours and weekend “on call service” to customer base.
- Ability to work in cold, hot and/or dusty environment, with noisy conditions.
- Must be able to become forklift certified.