Welder 1

Reliance, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. seeks a skilled MIG/TIG Welder to perform high-quality welding on sheet metal components. You will interpret blueprints, fit and assemble parts, and ensure welds meet precise engineering and quality standards as part of a fabrication team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, MIG/TIG welding certification (preferred), and 2+ years of sheet metal welding experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments. Safety and accuracy are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in MIG/TIG welding preferred.
• 2+ years of experience welding sheet metal in manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred.
• Proficient in MIG/TIG welding of thin-gauge sheet metal.
• Able to read blueprints, weld symbols and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of welding properties of various metals and heat control to prevent warping or defects.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on variations of metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and blueprints to determine welding requirements.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting before welding.
• Inspect welds for accuracy and conformance using measuring instruments and visual checks.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and fixtures in good working order.
• Adhere to welding procedures, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Maintain production records and document completed work.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality inspectors, and team members to resolve defects.
• Operate other fabrication tools and equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Heat control

Sheet metal welding

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

MIG/TIG welding certification

2+ years sheet metal welding experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing high-quality welding operations on sheet metal components using MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding techniques. This role involves interpreting blueprints, fitting and assembling parts, and ensuring that welds meet precise engineering and quality standards. The MIG/TIG Welder works as part of a fabrication team to produce accurate and reliable metal assemblies used in various industrial applications.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reaching

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on variations of metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and blueprints to determine welding requirements.
• Prepare materials and surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and fitting parts before welding.
• Inspect finished welds for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to specifications using appropriate measuring instruments and visual checks.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and fixtures in good working order.
• Adhere to company welding procedures, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentations of completed work.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality inspectors, and team members to address production challenges and resolve defects.
• Operate other fabrication tools and equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Required Skills

• Education and experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Certification in MIG/TIG welding is preferred.
  • 2 or more experience welding sheet metal using MIG/TIG techniques in a manufacturing or fabrication environment is preferred.
• Knowledge and skills:
  • Proficient in MIG/TIG welding techniques on thin-gauge sheet metal.
  • Skilled in reading blueprints, weld symbols, fabrication drawings.
  • Knowledge of welding properties of various metals and understanding of heat control to prevent warping or defects.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN