Welder

Golden Manufacturing, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Golden Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a welder skilled in aluminum MIG welding to join the team building boat lifts. You will weld aluminum and stainless components, set up fixtures, and help ensure quality and safety on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with welding experience, understands production schedules, and can work independently as part of a skilled crew. Training and safety practices are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year welding experience or equivalent.
• Experience with aluminum MIG welding is preferred.
• Ability to read production schedules and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminum and stainless components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding using measuring tools.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and verify dimensions.
• Operate welding equipment (SMAW/GMAW) and related tools.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean work area.
• Cross-train with other departments as needed.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Tape measure reading

Production schedules

Supervision independence

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year welding experience

Tools

SMAW welding equipment

GMAW welding equipment

Measuring tools (tape, calipers)

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Welder Department: [Dept]

Reports to: [role of supervisor] Effective Date: [Date]

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

A welder specializes in joining metal parts together using various welding techniques. Here at Golden our welders are skilled in Aluminum MIG welding. The welders are a part of a team that help create the materials needed to build the boat lifts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties and Responsibilities

• Structural weld aluminum and Stainless components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straight edges, combination squares. calipers, and rulers
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Utilize shop jigs and design simple fixtures to improve productivity.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
• Ensure outputs are meeting documented requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
• Become familiar with each department and be willing to cross train when needed.
• Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. Spills are to be cleaned up immediately, Floors kept free of metal shaving accumulation, hand tools and equipment kept clean and in good working order.
• NEVER use a tool, ladder, machine, extension cord or any other item that is broken, cracked, guard removed, and do not attempt a quick fix of a compromised tool or equipment.
• Do not use any equipment that you have NOT been trained and certified on, including forklift. Do not attempt a set-up on equipment until you have been trained to do so.
• Never modify or substitute a material, weld wire, procedure, tag, hardware, or shop method without the proper authorization.
• Operate safety equipment, use safe work habits, and follow all safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools
• Understand common units of Measure and Use of a Tape Measure
• Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans.
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of applicable experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Other Requirements

• The employee will stand for extended periods of time and will need to be able to lift approximately 50-75 lbs.
• Push-Pull up to 53 LBS to initiate movement of cart.
• Lift up to 75 LBS. Occasionally, 30 LBS. Frequently, 20 LBS Overhead
• Completed health screening questionnaire.
• Provided at least two professional references (upon request).
• Completed applications, resume and education if requested.