Gate Fab Welder

Autogate Inc; Berlin Heights Station (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Autogate Inc. is seeking a Gate Fabrication Technician to oversee the production schedule and ensure safe, efficient operation of the Gate Fabrication department. You will lay out components, weld aluminum and steel parts to build gate assemblies per blueprints, and collaborate with engineering to resolve print issues.

The role requires welding experience, blueprint literacy, and the ability to train new hires, while supporting continuous improvement and waste reduction on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Welding experience is required.
• Able to read weld symbols and blueprints.
• Able to read and write simple correspondence.
• Able to use measurement tools and perform basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assure adherence to production schedule in Gate Fabrication.
• Lay out components and ensure precise positioning for fabrication.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts safely and accurately.
• Train new hires for the department and support cross-functional troubleshooting.
• Work with engineering and production teams to resolve print and process issues.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading blueprints

Reading weld symbols

Tape measure reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Horizontal band saw

Drill press

Tube roller

Punches

Abrasive pipe notcher

Welding machines

Job description

Summary:Responsible for overseeing and assure adherence to the production schedule and the effective operation of the Gate Fabrication department relative to safety, consistency of procedures and process, quality, productivity, and waste. The individual in this position will also fit and layout components, weld aluminum and steel component parts to make gate assemblies per blueprints and job travelers. Work with engineering to resolve print issues; with production support and supervisor to resolve job traveler questions and troubleshoot production floor issues.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following:Safely set up and operator metal working equipment such as horizontal band saw, drill press, tube roller, punches, abrasive pipe notcher, and welding machines needed to fabricate steel and aluminum ornamental and / or chain-link gates, fence sections, and panel extensions.Follows print and job traveler instructions to assure compliance with customer specifications.Lay out and positioning of components timely and accurately without assistanceBolt, clamp, and tack weld parts in place to secure for welding operations safely and accurately.Administer welding test and assess capability of potential Gate Fab employees.Records all activities timely and accurately on paperwork and in production software system.Inspects parts as required to assure quality product is being produced.Immediately notifies supervisor if component parts or parts being made are nonconforming or there is an issue making quality product.Trains new hires for the departmentWorks with other departments to troubleshoot and correct process deficiencies and eliminate waste.Assures department understands and carries out any temporary work instructions or process changesWorks with supervisors to provide tools, resources, and positive support for team success.Other duties may be assignedSupervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilitiesExpectationsEmbrace the EOS process and integrate into all Department activitiesUnderstand the roles of company leadership and AutoGate Team Members, system resources and processes both intra and inter department position and dutiesUtilize the most effective form of communication with employees, managers, co-workers, clients, and vendorsUnderstand that daily tasks through long term company vision are interwoven in the AutoGate EOS. Prioritize and re-prioritize tasks in a dynamic fluid environmentDisplay a willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgement, support and explain the reason and measure in your decision-making processAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time, while meeting deadlinesKnowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s):High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training in similar environment. Two (2) years of the following: Welding experience. Manufacturing experience a plus, able to read weld symbols, blue prints proficiently. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must be able to read tape measure to 32nds of an inch. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Personal Protective EquipmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The person performing this job is required to wear safety glasses with side shields at any time that they are performing any duties in the production area of the shop. While welding, the employees is required to wear safety shoes and a welding helmet when welding.AutoGate is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.