Purpose of Position: The Welder is responsible for assembling, repairing, and fabricating metal components using welding techniques to ensure high-quality and structurally sound products. This position plays a critical role in manufacturing precision industrial equipment by reading blueprints, interpreting technical drawings, and applying welding expertise to meet production standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create quality welds according to blueprints.
- Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting parts.
- Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner.
- Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
- Must be able to weld components in flat, overhead, or vertical positions.
- Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks on products.
- Administer all welding activities such as riveting and welding small parts and finished products.
- Assemble old units and perform modification and repair work if required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of experience as a welder is required.
- Ability to read and interrupt blueprints and designs.
- Aluminum welding and heavy equipment manufacturing experience a plus.
- ISO 9001 training is a plus.
Preferred Competencies:
- Attention to detail – ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and imperfections in welds and materials to ensure quality control.
- Technical precision – strong ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding specifications accurately.
- Problem solving – capable of troubleshooting and resolving welding defects or equipment malfunctions.
- Safety awareness – knowledge of welding hazards and best practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Time management – efficiently manages workload to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Adaptability – ability to adjust to new techniques, materials, or industry standards as required.