Part Time- Weld Intern (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company Inc. is seeking a part-time Welder to fabricate metal component parts to specified dimensions.

The role involves planning jobs from blueprints, setting up equipment, and welding with MIG, with potential arc welding duties as needed. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of MIG welding experience, basic blueprint knowledge, and the ability to pass a weld test.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year of MIG welding experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic blueprint knowledge required; ability to pass weld test.

Responsibilities

• Plan job by determining equipment, fixtures, material and supplies from router and blueprints; optimize sequence to maximize weld time.
• Set up job by retrieving needed equipment and materials.
• Load and unload pieces in/out of fixtures; position and clamp; operate MIG welding machine; may perform arc welding procedures.
• Finish or repair parts using sanders, grinders, and torches.
• Perform first piece and in-process inspection using calipers, height gauge, protractor, and square.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding machines.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Mig welding experience or training

Blueprint knowledge

Ability to pass weld test

Tools

MIG welding machine operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Summary :

Welds metal component parts of various thicknesses to specified dimensions on simple jobs by performing the following duties

• Plans job by determining from the router and blueprints, equipment, fixtures, material and supplies needed. Plans sequence to maximize weld time.
• Sets up job by retrieving equipment and materials as needed.
• Loads and unloads pieces in and out of fixture (when available) manually or by using an overhead crane or hand fits parts. Positions and clamps pieces into fixture. Operates mig welding machine and may also perform arc welding procedures.
• Finishes or repairs part by operating various tools such as sanders, grinders, and torches.
• Performs first piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions and quality of welds of part per blueprint using calipers, height gage, protractor, and square.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding machines as required.

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

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of mig welding experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience, basic blueprint knowledge, and ability to pass weld test are required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Skills

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch, bend forward at waist; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics scribed 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 regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of radiation. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

This is a non-management position

This is a part time position