SGS Welder-Fabricator
" SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world."
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Welder/Fabricator at SGS is responsible for welding, fabricating, and fitting aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel test fixtures and components for test purposes.
* They are expected to understand/interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and using various fabrication techniques build fixtures and test components from customer drawings, engineering models and sketches.
REPORTING LINE
* Reports to the Fabrications Manager.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
* Proficiently MIG & TIG weld. Aluminum, Stainless, and mild steel.
* Proficiently operate and work with light machining; mills, lathes, band saws, horizontal saws, grinders.
* Interpret drawings and build fixtures to engineering specifications
* Work with customers and track project hours
* At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
Qualifications:
PROFILE
* 5+ years experience in Fabrication and Welding
* Associates degree in Welding or technical training in drawings, electrical, etc
* Experience in engine or vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostic troubleshooting.
* Desire to work in Taylor, MI area.
* An understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
* Ability to approach problems in a scientific manner and implement resolutions with minimal guidance.
* Ability to effectively communicate and articulate ideas, fabrication issues, and weld quality issues to engineers and managers.
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Hands on welding and fabrication experience and ability to work 8 hours in this type environment.
* Mechanical and/or electrical background.
* Participate in data quality review and troubleshooting.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES:
* Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS HSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSE.
* Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.
* In accordance with the SGS HSE Management System requirements, disposes of, or directs the disposal of, waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all waste transportation and disposal regulations and requirements.
* Reports all incidents (actual incidents and near misses) in accordance with the SGS Incident Reporting requirements.
* Uses all equipment (including safety equipment) in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to supervisor.
* Maintain a safe and tidy worksite.
* Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, HSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact.
* Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management.
OTHER INFORMATION:
* Must successfully pass drug test and background check.
"SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, , national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics."
"This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel action".
