Mig-Welder 50 Openings

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Welder to fabricate, assemble and weld metal components for trailers according to SOPs and blueprints. You will read drawings, set up components, and weld in multiple positions while ensuring quality and safety.

The position requires reading blueprints, following safety standards, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A drug screen is required and candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding metal/steel components per SOPs/blueprints.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld metal components on trailers.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality standards.
• Read blueprints/drawings and plan layout and procedures.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions.
• Maintain equipment and a safe, clean work environment.
• Assist other welders to complete work efficiently.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Welding in multiple positions

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-3 years industrial welding experience

Job description

Summary:

The position of a Welder is of great significance to our organization. This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various trailers to SOP’s/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of trailers. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a “Stop and Fix” mindset.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Fast paced environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs.

Skills and Requirements:

• Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.

Education and Qualifications:

• Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
• Preferred – 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.