Welder

Sherman+Reilly; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Reilly Inc is seeking a skilled welder in Chattanooga to set up and operate arc welding equipment, read blueprints, and inspect parts using precision tools. You will work under minimal supervision in a manufacturing environment, contributing to quality and productivity while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months’ manufacturing experience; welding certifications (AWS D1.1/D1.3) are preferred and can influence advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Weld Certification and AWS D1.1/ D1.3 certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment to meet quality and productivity standards.
• Read blueprints and inspect parts during production.
• Inspect parts or assemblies using gauges, calipers, and fixtures.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, and reassembling components.
• Maintain proper storage of company tools and support quality/testing activities.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision and ensure safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints reading

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months’ manufacturing experience

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Plasma cutter

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include The Following And Other Duties May Be Assigned

• Responsible for set up and operations as required by drawings to meet acceptable quality and productivity standards by either electric arc or automatic wire feed process
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc or gas welding equipment.
• Demonstrate soundness of weld joints while maintaining proper weld dimensions, heat and depth of weld to parts
• Shall be subject to radiography, dye penetrant inspection or bend tests
• Responsible for reading blue prints, handling materials and tools such as; tape measures, plasma cutter, cutting torches drill, bolts, clamps, etc.
• Inspects parts or completed units by using visual inspection, gages, tape measures, check fixtures, calipers, or other inspection equipment.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
• Performs a variety of assembly or production duties with minimal supervision.
• Responsible to see that all company supplied tools used are placed into proper storage cabinets daily
• Assist quality in testing and other efforts as required
• Conduct rope winding as necessary
• Assist and maintains acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, safety, and housekeeping
• Performs all other assigned duties as instructed by supervision.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Additional Qualification

Sherman & Reilly Weld Certification and AWS Specification D1.1. 94 and D1.3 89

Education

High school diploma or general education degree

6 months’ experience in manufacturing environment

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Perform basic mathematical calculations at a high school level. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving root cause and corrective action analysis.

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lay down; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The temperature in the work environment is uncontrolled, so the employee is exposed to both extreme cold and hot temperatures.

Compensation details:

21.93-29.66 Hourly Wage

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