1st Shift Welder

FORMA-FAB METALS, INC; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forma-Fab Metals, Inc. seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to join our team. You will weld and fabricate parts in accordance with specifications, using MIG and TIG equipment, and analyze blueprints and work orders to plan operations.

Responsibilities include setting up and adjusting equipment, laying out parts, and ensuring quality with good penetration. You will also report non-conforming material and maintain ERP data, with opportunities for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have HS education and at least 2 years welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specs, and welding symbols.
• Must be able to read tape measure, pressure gauge, level, square, and use power tools.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate parts per specifications using MIG and TIG.
• Analyze blueprints, drawings, specs, and work orders to plan welding operations.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and adjust welding equipment.
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly.
• Report non-conforming material to Welding Team Leader or Shop Foreman.
• Input and maintain data in ERP/Global system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

HS education

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Monday-Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime as needed

Position Summary

To weld and fabricate parts in accordance with specifications and per company workmanship standards by performing the following functions.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to

• Perform efficient welding of various metal objects, including heavy and light gauge carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless, using both MIG and TIG equipment
• Analyze blueprints/drawings, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Set up, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Report all non-conforming material to the Welding Team Leader and/or Shop Foreman immediately
• Input and maintain data in ERP computer system/Global

Requirements

• Maintain excellent attendance and possess the flexibility to work overtime
• HS education with a minimum of 2 years welding experience
• Possess a solid understanding of welding equipment and tooling
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications, and welding symbols
• Must be able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
• Must have the ability to weld in all positions with good penetration and quality
• Must be able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level, square, and use a variety of power tools
• Work independently and follow direction
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills

A welding test will be administered as part of the application process

Environmental Conditions

• Humidity level may be elevated during the summer months
• Exposure to certain containments, at times
• Exposure to loud noise, at times