Building Maintenance Helper - Welding

Shelby American, Inc.; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Welder responsible for welding, cutting, and fabricating metal products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of welding techniques and the physical capability to perform various tasks. Experience from an apprenticeship or in-house training program is essential. Join us to be a part of the innovation in automotive craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of welding machines and tools.
• Ability to read technical plans and blueprints.
• Basic mathematics skills relevant to welding assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plans work order procedures and gathers required tools.
• Repairs and fabricates using cutting and welding techniques.
• Monitors welding processes to avoid overheating or damage.

Skills

Understanding of machines and tools

Reading and listening skills

Understanding of design techniques

Education

Completion of a formal apprenticeship

In-company three-year training program

Job description

Description

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.