Production Welder, 2nd Shift

Solatube; St. Paul (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Structural Welder to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing precise measurements, cutting, and assembling metal products, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. Your expertise in structural welding and AWS certification will be crucial as you collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to various design and production projects. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the success of manufacturing operations. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy working with your hands, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural welding experience required.
• AWS Certification and high school diploma or GED needed.

Responsibilities

• Selects, measures, cuts, and joins metals to specifications.
• Cleans and inspects welding equipment regularly.

Skills

Structural Welding

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AWS Certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape Measure

Dial Indicator

Feeler Gauges

Job description

The Structural Welder performs measurements, cutting, and assembly of metal manufacturing products. This includes selecting suitable materials, preparing metal surfaces, determining gas ratios, and inspecting weld strength during and after the welding process. This position will also require the construction of trusses for various applications. This position requires participation in both design and production related topics and effective cross functional collaboration with other manufacturing departments, quality, and management.

Responsibilities

• Selects, measures, cuts, and joins appropriate metals to specifications.
• Prepares metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Interprets specifications and blueprints accurately.
• Regularly cleans and inspects welding equipment and tools.
• Determines correct gas ratios.
• Tests the strength of joins during and after project completion.
• Diagnoses issues and troubleshoots as required.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor as production needs require.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certification required.
• 2+ years’ experience in structural welding.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be detail oriented, efficient, and able to work under minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions when furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.