Mig Welder

Dawson Metal Company, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal industry is seeking a skilled MIG Welder who is responsible for safe operations and high-quality welding. Candidates should have proven MIG welding experience and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as MIG Welder.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment (MIG & TIG).
• 3-5 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate welding equipment and methods.
• Weld components using MIG in various positions.
• Maintain equipment in a safe condition.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Assertiveness

Communication; Oral

Communication; Written

Consensus Building

Customer Oriented

Flexibility

Innovative

Mechanically Inclined

Persistence

Team Work

Time Management

Working Under Pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational or Technical Training

Professional Certification

Job description

Responsible for the safe and accurate operation of the MIG welders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following statements reflect the duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this position.

• Determine appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Setup components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with power saws to match measurements)
• Setup fixtures and use them per work instructions
• Operate grinders to prepare parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc., and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect weld surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate the completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication; Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication; Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Consensus Building – Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt to changes brought about by continuous improvements including job responsibilities affected by improvement activities.
• Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Mechanically Inclined – Ability to use air and power hand tools
• Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
• Team Work – Ability to work on continuous improvement activities and expected to identify, track, and solve problems within a team atmosphere.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as MIG Welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (MIG & TIG)

Education

• High School diploma or GED, Vocational or Technical Training
• Professional Certification is a plus

Experience

• 3-5 years related experience preferred
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc.)
• Experience using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc.)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use PPE
• May be exposed to irregular hours, strict deadlines, and stressful situations

Pay Range

• $18 to $22 per hour- Based on experience

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