Pre Production Welder

FR Conversions; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FR Conversions seeks a Welding Associate to join the Preproduction or Production Team, focusing on welding at designated workstations and preparing vehicles for modification. The role requires training on multiple stations and flexibility to be reassigned per the production schedule.

Reporting to a Production Supervisor and then the Plant Manager, this hourly position runs Monday through Friday, 6am–2:30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience with blue print/schematic reading a plus.
• Ability to lift 50-100 pounds.
• Physical ability to work full day in a loud environment.
• Wear respirator if required and pass FIT/physical tests.

Responsibilities

• Weld parts or vehicle components as assigned.
• Use work order processing software.
• Participate in meetings and training.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements including PPE.

Skills

Basic hand & power tools

Independent & team work

Detail oriented

Verbal comprehension

Communication skills

Reasoning skills

Education

Welding Certification or welding program

Tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Description

The Welding position at FR Conversions is a member of the Preproduction or Production Team whose primary duties center around the welding specific assembly workstations. Associates in this category are assigned to a specified workstation to perform tasks from preparing a vehicle for modification through the assembly process with a focus on welding. Welding Associates are required to train on multiple workstations and will be assigned to stations as required by the production schedule. All Associates are required to be flexible and trained on multiple stations. This position reports to a Production Supervisor and then the Plant Manager.

Description

The Welding position at FR Conversions is a member of the Preproduction or Production Team whose primary duties center around the welding specific assembly workstations. Associates in this category are assigned to a specified workstation to perform tasks from preparing a vehicle for modification through the assembly process with a focus on welding. Welding Associates are required to train on multiple workstations and will be assigned to stations as required by the production schedule. All Associates are required to be flexible and trained on multiple stations. This position reports to a Production Supervisor and then the Plant Manager.

Job Category: Hourly, Monday through Friday 6am-2:30pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Weld parts or vehicle components (dependent on department alignment).
• Utilization of work order processing software.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training.
• Abide by all OSHA safety requirements including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assists in performance of routine preventive maintenance as well as inspections of assigned equipment.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean workstation and production facility.
• Assist in performance of periodic departmental and facility wide inventories.
• Assist in periodic facility expansion and upgrade projects.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Experience with blue print/schematic reading a plus.
• Ability to individually lift 50-100 pounds.
• Physical ability to work full day lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling in a non-environmentally controlled work environment in a loud work environment.
• Ability to judge distances and read signs.
• This position may require employee to wear a respirator during job performance for extended periods of time. Applicant should be prepared to successfully pass physical and FIT testing for respirator usage.
• Current valid Driver's License and/ or OSHA Forklift Operators License is a PLUS but not required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment welding test given onsite.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Valid Welding Certification or Certification from a welding program.

Skill Requirements

• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and within a group setting.
• Detail oriented.
• Verbal comprehension (understand oral and written communications).
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions).
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills).

Screenings Required

• Pre-Employment Drug Test
• Pre-Employment Physical

Pre-Employment Respirator Test and Fitting