Welder (Manufacturing)
Company Description
Grow your career with Halton Company! We are seeking a Welder at our Piedmont, SC facility. Halton provides medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to our Employees and their Families. The company also offers a competitive 401K program, profit sharing bonuses, paid holidays, paid time off during your first year, tuition assistance, and much more. At Halton MEI USA, Inc., your wellbeing is our goal.
Halton is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of high integrity fire dampers, blast dampers, and more. With over 35 years of experience, our knowledge has been gained by supplying the world's largest companies in the oil & gas, power generation, nuclear, marine, and tunnelling markets. We are committed to resolving all your damper-related issues by tailoring innovative solutions to meet your needs.
Job Title: Welder
Reports to: Manufacturing Manager
Schedule: M-T 6:00am - 4:30pm, overtime allocated based on business demand
Summary:
To construct life-saving HVAC equipment using MIG, TIG, and other fabrication and welding processes based on blueprints.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Interpret drawings used in metal fabrication to construct HVAC equipment.
Assemble damper components based on drawing specifications.
Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding processes on various metal types such as stainless steel, galvanized steel, and carbon steel.
Set up, adjust, and maintain welding equipment and machines, such as power sources, electrodes, torches, and gas cylinders, following standard operating procedures.
Monitor the welding process and adjust parameters like speed, temperature, and voltage to maintain product quality.
Perform in-process quality checks using measurement devices such as torque wrenches, tape measures, and calipers.
Utilize hand and power tools for metal fabrication and assembly.
Record production and quality data manually or in the ERP system.
Operate material handling equipment like jib cranes, bridge cranes, and forklifts.
Maintain cleanliness and participate in general housekeeping activities, supporting Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
Adhere to all company and regulatory safety policies.
Qualifications:
Ability to safely perform all essential job functions.
Ability to meet productivity standards.
Punctuality and regular attendance.
Working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding.
AWS certification or equivalent.
Completion of a welding apprenticeship or vocational training.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and prints.
Proficiency with shop measurement tools.
Previous forklift experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
Handling, gripping, and feeling with hands; eye/hand/foot coordination.
Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching.
Lifting up to 25 lbs.
Visual and auditory requirements.
Reasoning, planning, and multi-step procedures.
Verbal and written instructions comprehension.
Work Environment:
Exposure to moving machinery, high places, noise, fumes, chemicals, and moist surfaces. Climate-controlled facility.