Welder
Position Summary
Welders will be responsible for welding metal, assembling parts, and clean-up welds. They will be responsible for performing basic math such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers. All welders will be expected to weld in a flat position and understand what a quality weld looks like.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Weld and assemble parts to company standards
Assemble parts using a variety of tools and methods
Become proficient in the use of the equipment required by the job function
May be required to explore ways of improving efficiency, speed, and quality of work being done
Experienced welders will be responsible for performing finishing sanding, scraping, BBs and other clean-up duties
Follow departmental employee objectives, standards or directions
Adhere to safety, quality, inventory and production guidelines
Follow company policies and procedures
Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional training, education, or certification in welding is preferred.
Experience is preferred in one or more of the following welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, or FCAW.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Basic knowledge and understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers in addition to understanding fractions and decimals)
Ability to read and understand both written and verbal instructions
Ability to arrange things or actions in a particular order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, pictures, etc.)
Ability to read basic prints/schematics
Ability to read and use a tape measure, rule, and square to fit parts and assemblies
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds from floor to chest to high shelving
Ability to perform frequent postural changes such as sitting, reaching, climbing, standing, walking, lifting, stooping and twisting
Ability to see details at a close range (within a few feet) and judge which of several objects is closer or further away
Note
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).