Welder

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for welding metal parts using gas welding equipment, interpreting fabrication prints, and ensuring high-quality welds. The position offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to the production of robust structural steel products. If you have a passion for precision and craftsmanship, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 1-3 months of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret welding specifications and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts according to layout and specifications.
• Reads fabrication prints to determine welding methods and sequences.
• Repairs broken metal objects and performs related duties as required.

Skills

Welding

Reading Fabrication Prints

Use of Tape Measure

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gas Welding Equipment

Welding Torch

Regulator Valves and Hoses

Job description

Compensation: $19 - $22/hr based on experience

Summary

Welds metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets fabrication prints or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, welding, or assembling structural steel products.
• Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.
• Selects torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal.
• Connects regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and welding torch.
• Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame.
• Holds torch at proper angle to metal and guides along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Repairs broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, and builds up metal parts.
• Preheats workpiece with torch.
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds workpieces.
• Welds long vertical or overhead weld lines.
• Scarfs or grooves weld prior to applying filler metal.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter.
• Cleans or degreases parts.
• Scans job worked time into data collection system.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training; equivalent combined

Travel

• This position requires minimal to no travel.

Preferred Requirements

• AWS Certificate

Other 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, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure, protractor and a square.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50lbs.