Welder

SS Industries; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Industries in Collegeville, PA is seeking an experienced welder to join our manufacturing team. The role involves MIG/TIG welding, reading blueprints, setting up machines, and ensuring high-quality production.

This full-time position requires 40 hours per week with overtime as needed; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of welding experience.
• Read blueprints and perform a flat layout.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Set up machines, change consumables, and set gases.
• Prepare components for welding according to specifications.
• Weld components in various positions (vertical or horizontal).
• Repair machinery by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures for flaws.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & inspection

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

MIG/TIG welding equipment

Calipers

Tape measure

Angle grinders

Job description

Responsible for including but not limited to cutting and joining metals (steel and aluminum) components using MIG and/or TIG welding units. Using these skills and tools, you will be producing product at the highest quality, meeting production targets and working safely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Understand how to setup machine, change consumables, and set gases
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical or horizontal)
• Repair machinery 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
• Material identification – thicknesses, type
• Read tape measure to the 1/16”, dial calipers, and Vernier calipers.
• Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use PPE (Weld hood, face shield, gloves, jacket, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1-2 years of welding experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc).
• Read blueprints and perform a flat layout.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to be 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.

This job operates in a manufacturing environment.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week with overtime as required.