Hand Welder - Pipe

DRiV Incorporated; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking a skilled MIG Welder to lay out, fit, and weld components for mufflers, pipes, and catalytic converters. The ideal candidate will be proficient in reading blueprints and performing quality inspections. Key responsibilities include assembling parts, setting up welding equipment, and maintaining safety standards. Previous MIG welding experience is preferred, and incumbents must complete the Walker certification process. This role ensures compliance with quality procedures and OSHA training requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a MIG welder preferred.
• Must complete Walker in‑house certification process.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components according to specifications.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts using various welding technologies.
• Inspects parts to ensure that all products meet quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement skills

Job description

Job Summary

Lays out, fits, and welds various components to assemble mufflers, pipes and catalytic converters to meet production schedules efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working from a blueprint and route card, select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together according to blueprint and route card specifications.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack‑welds parts to secure them in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts using arc, gas‑shielded arc, MIG, TIG, or gas welding equipment.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Inspects parts, measuring as needed, to ensure that all products meet or exceed quality standards. Follows quality procedures to meet QS/TS guidelines including those listed in the Station Control Plan.
• Completes annual reviews of OSHA‑required training classes as assigned by supervisor.
• Reports all safety malfunctions as well as any near hits or injuries immediately to supervisor.
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping in the department and performs clean‑up duties in the work area as assigned.
• Completes all necessary paperwork such as job cards, production and inventory tickets, and other data as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience / Skills

Previous experience as a MIG welder preferred. Must complete Walker in‑house certification process.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos or other written documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to interact cooperatively with supervision and co‑workers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. May be required to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to use and interpret measuring gauges.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret blueprint drawings to determine proper type, placement, and amount of weld.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Welding certification (periodic re‑certification may be required).

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.