CARPENTER CRAFT WKR - WELDER

San Antonio Shoemakers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an experienced Welder to cut, join, and fabricate metal parts for manufacturing equipment and tools. You will design parts to meet specific needs, install or remove equipment, and create holding jigs for efficient production.

The role requires 2–5 years of welding experience, AWS certification preferred, forklift experience, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years or more of welding experience.
• Welding certification preferred (American Welding Society).
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Follow company procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and joining metal parts for fabricating or repairing manufacturing equipment, tools, and various other articles.
• Designing and fabricating the equipment and parts for meeting the special or unusual needs, using the manufacturer specifications, calculator, measuring devices, drawings, etc.
• Installing or removing any special equipment like grinders, power and hand tools, etc.
• Designing and creating holding jigs that aid in fabrication of the parts in various numbers
• Maintaining a record of all the work completed
• Maintaining routine inventory of supplies used for operating the welding unit via inspection of stocks and ordering fresh stock as and when required.

Skills

Mathematics

Welding symbols

Blueprint reading

Welding tools

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification (AWS)

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

CARPENTER CRAFT WKR - WELDER

CRAFT WORKERS San Antonio, TX, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 6058

WELDER

Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based company, has been in business for 50 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear.

Position

SAS has an opening for an experienced Welder.

Job Responsibilities

• Cutting and joining metal parts for fabricating or repairing manufacturing equipment, tools, and various other articles
• Designing and fabricating the equipment and parts for meeting the special or unusual needs, using the manufacturer specifications, calculator, measuring devices, drawings, etc.
• Installing or removing any special equipment like grinders, power and hand tools, etc.
• Designing and creating holding jigs that aid in fabrication of the parts in various numbers
• Maintaining a record of all the work completed
• Maintaining routine inventory of supplies used for operating the welding unit via inspection of stocks and ordering fresh stock as and when required.

Job Qualifications

• Basic mathematics skills
• Basic knowledge of welding symbols and blueprint reading skills
• Ability to work with complicated welding tools
• Experience with welding dies or instruments/ equipment utilized within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient in monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating or warping of parts.
• Ability to examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Able to lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 2-5 years or more of welding experience
• Welding certification preferred ( American Welding Society)
• Forklift experience preferred
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Follow company procedures and policies

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead

Must be able to lift 15 lbs.

• Comfortable standing for long periods
• Able to work outdoors and around loud machinery
• Able to work on uneven surfaces
• Must be able to climb, bend, walk, balance, and carry materials safety

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position’s duties and other responsibilities may be assigned as the company deems necessary.

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affir******ive Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class.