Aluminum TIG Welder

Emctowers; South Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

EM&C is always looking for the next great team member to join us. Are you passionate about what you do? Are you willing to learn? Do you enjoy a laid back work environment? If you are looking for a career with a stable, secure award winning company, then EM&C wants to hear from you.

Pay Rate: $18-21 / hour

Schedule: Mon-Fri(and some Saturdays);6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Company Information

Engineered Metals & Composites, a division of Patrick Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer in the marine industry and is located in West Columbia, SC.

Position Summary:
The Welder has primary responsibility in TIG (and some MIG) welding of aluminum parts. Each job must be run with safety, accuracy and timeliness in the welding area.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Follow job schedule, adhering to plant production flow
• Manufacture and fabricate finished aluminum products
• Inspect welds for accuracy before releasing product to the next step of production line
• Operate band-saws, angle grinders and tape measures
• Maintain welding booth for cleanliness, security of tools, adequate supplies, and inventory of parts.
• Change wire, welding, as needed
• Change gas tanks, as needed
• Responsible for identifying and moving all finish-welded products to the proper location
• Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use.
• Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required.
• Perform simple maintenance and repair as required.
• Ensure completed work is accurately documented and reported in company ERP system, as needed.
• Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Manufacturing experience
• Prefer 3-5 years of TIG welding experience working with aluminum.
• Accurately weld by using part fixtures.
• Ability to operate band-saws, angle grinders and read tape measures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out verbal or written instructions.

Performance Expectations:
Safety, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability and thoroughness of work performed; gains the trust and respect of the shift supervisor, co-workers and other employees; develops good working relationships with the shift supervisor, co-workers and other employees. Develops working knowledge of the production environment and has ability to respond to change. Work to continuously improve the operations of the department through Lean activities and improvement suggestions.

Working Conditions:
This position works in a production environment with the risk of injury. Some safety equipment must be worn when working with equipment in the shop. Bending, lifting and pushing up to 70 pounds is required.

Acknowledgment:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the company. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability

Engineered Metals & Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

As part of our employment selection process, all applicants are subject to both drug testing and to a national background check.

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