Position: Welder

Wage: Based off of experience

We're seeking an experienced Welder to collaborate with the steel shop team and support production needs. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, assembling and fabricating metal components, and using high-heat welding machinery to shape and join materials.

What You'll Do:

Form, bend, and tack weld armatures and custom fabrications; work with materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Operate tools such as a drill press, band saw, punch press, benders, grinders, and portable and hand tools.
Use precision measuring equipment to ensure precision and quality results; inspect work to meet expectations.
Read and interpret documents such as blueprints.
Move materials using hoists, cranes, and rigging.
Drive a forklift (certification provided), lift, move, and load products and materials including for shipment.
Perform general labor duties.

What You Bring:

Knowledge, Education

High school education or equivalent
Broad knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, and maintenance procedures and practices
Basic understanding of wire, stick, or TIG welding

Experience

Excellent work history
At least one year of related experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered

Skills, Abilities

Proficient in operating hand and power tools
Ability to read and interpret documents including layouts, blueprints, sketches, schedules, and maintenance instructions
Effective communication ability, including verbal, listening, and written
Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, and circumference; can apply basic algebra and geometry
Solid teamwork abilities, and the ability to work independently
Ability to work safely; preferred: OSHA safety experience/training/awareness
Reading comprehension, common sense, critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills
Ability to operate various equipment including welding tools, forklift, hoists, and rigging

Physical

Strength and stamina, including regularly using hands to handle, or feel; regularly walk, stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must lift 70 lbs. from floor to waist, 90 lbs. from waist to chest, and 25 lbs. chest to above head. Must carry 50 lbs. for 50 ft., push a 100 lb. wheeled cart for 100 ft., and drag 50 lbs. for 100 ft.

Work Environment/Schedule

Standard production shop environment includes exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, and typical machinery noise (moderate to loud)
Overtime may be required, depending on the project deadline

1st Shift - Welder at Staffing Support Specialists

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