Job Details

Welder

Niles, MI

Job Summary for Welder

Under the direction and supervision of the Department Production Supervisor and in cooperation with other team members, weld metal components with welding equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large mechanical products per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.

Responsibilities of Welder

• Perform welding duties using wire welding GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), or SMAW (Stick Welding)
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions
• Welds range from simple tasks to complex welds, performed in varying positions
• Work includes set-up, laying out work using fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and/or equipment products
• Operate and/or use related equipment and tools which include forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, a tape measure, and Air Arc
• Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; call for repairs and complete the daily check sheets
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures
• Maintain a level of work performed in accordance with the company’s standards and/or job order specifications
• Participate in process and product development and improvement programs, teams, and safety committees
• Perform or assist in other assigned duties as qualified
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Qualifications of Welder

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Welding experience required. AWS Certification is a plus
• Trailer assembly and/or heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred
• Relevant and recent working experience with set-up, jig work, and heavy fabrication preferred
• Vocational or post-secondary education and welding certification(s) desired
• Perform work standing on concrete a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day, and a minimum of 4 days up to 6 days per week
• Willingness to train or work during hours outside of regularly-scheduled core shift
• Flexibility to work additional hours beyond and consecutively with core work schedule when needed
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks or positions in the Company outside of or in addition to primarily-assigned position, work area, or department
• Regular and reliable attendance (per handbook policy)
• Perform work safely in accordance with all safety policies, procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Perform work in various physical positions including standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching (temporary variances may be accommodated based on employee’s primary assignment)
• Perform work in a heavy industrial setting with exposure to heat, cold, and humidity, industrial odors, fumes, gasses, chemicals, oil, grease, smoke, dust, noise, and vibration, and involves climbing ladders and stairs, using pneumatic tools, working in cramped quarters, and working with moving machinery
• Ability to wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, face shield, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding sleeves/jacket (leather or cloth), and welding apron/chaps. A respirator may also be required
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and devices, including a welding gun
• Ability to read and comprehend a tape measure and square. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to understand welding symbols and diagrams, read blueprints, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts

Compensation for Welder

• Starting at $15.00 / hour