Welder

Leader-Tech; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Tech in Tampa, FL, a world leading EMI shielding solutions manufacturer, is seeking a Welder to perform welding prep, processes, and finishing to produce parts per drawings.

The role requires an eye for detail, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to read mechanical drawings; candidates with 1–3 years of manufacturing welding experience are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1 year welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automated welding units and deposit metal from electrode to work piece.
• Repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble.
• Interpret weld requirement symbols on drawings or specifications.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials for various steel alloys, aluminum, and exotic materials.
• Set up fixture and weld parameters (amps, volts).
• Use conventional and precision measuring instruments.
• Process inspection, certification, and documentation.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Verbal Communication

Reading Weld Drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Welding Certification

Tools

Welding Equipment

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Leader Tech is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of EMI shielding products for circuit boards, electronic enclosures, interconnect cables and Thermal solutions founded in 1984.The Company serves a diverse commercial and military customer base from its Global EMI Shielding Technology Center located in Tampa, Florida. Every detail of the company’s one-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is tailor-engineered to streamline and improve customer service, engineering and manufacturing processes.

POSITION SUMMARY :

• The Welder is responsible for various types of welding preparation, welding processes, and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment by depositing metal from electrode to work piece and joins edges of work piece.
• Repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble.
• Interpret of mechanical drawings, including weld requirement symbols
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials
• Working knowledge of fixture and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Conventional and precision measuring instruments
• Process inspection, certification, and documentation
• Safety and Housekeeping

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to follow Directions
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Attention to Detail
• Cooperation
• Control Precision
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills to interact with all Team Members.
• Manual Dexterity
• Operation and Control
• Time Management.
• Verbal and Written Communication skills

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience desired in a manufacturing environment.
• One-year experience in various forms of welding preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by management.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a member of the Quality Management System, quality procedures, requirements, work instructions, and other required documentation must be followed. Team members are responsible to be aware of the company’s quality policy and quality objectives in order to support the continuous improvement projects and contribute to the overall mission of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works primarily in a climate controlled manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, odors, oil, and fumes with moderate noise. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, and reaching.
• PPE required may include safety glasses and gloves in designated areas of the facility.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.