Gas Metal Arc Welder

ZipRecruiter; Ambridge (Beaver County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proficient Gas Metal Arc Welder to fabricate and repair steel components using MIG welding techniques. The role involves adhering to safety standards, performing inspections, and contributing to quality initiatives in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Operational skills with forklifts and cranes.
• Competence in reading blueprints and using various hand and measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Employ various welding methods to join, fabricate, and repair metals.
• Review blueprints and specifications to execute precise welding operations.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Attention to Detail

English Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MIG Welder Certification

Tools

MIG Welder

Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Role Overview

Seeking a proficient Gas Metal Arc Welder to join, fabricate, and repair steel components utilizing MIG welding techniques in a dynamic setting.

Main Duties:

• Employ various welding methods to join, fabricate, and repair metals.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and diagrams to execute precise welding operations.
• Perform inspections on welds to ensure they're structurally sound.
• Adhere to safety standards and protocols.
• Prepare materials and configure welding machinery or automation as necessary.
• Potential requirements for apprenticeship or formal specialty training.
• Contribute to the safety and quality initiatives by following guidelines.
• Execute other assigned tasks.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Operational skills with forklifts and cranes.
• Competence in reading blueprints and using various hand and measuring tools.
• Aptitude for fractional and metric conversions.
• Deliver high-caliber results to both internal and external clients.
• Capable of operating processing machines.
• Proficiency in English communication.
• Meticulousness is essential.
• High School Diploma or equivalent .
• MIG welder certification.
• Vocational training or relevant experience is an advantage.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift weight ranging from 20 to 50 lbs regularly.
• Sustained ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop.
• Active movement over distances of 2-5 miles during shifts.
• Vision 20/30 with adjustments.
• Dexterity in hand and finger movements for object manipulation.
• Adaptability to various internal and external environmental conditions, including temperature changes, loud noises, and equipment vibrations.

Essential Proficiencies:

• Conversant with production welding setups.

Equipment Utilized:

• MIG and Flux-Cored Arc Welders