Welder 1

Kms-Metal-Fabrication; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kms-Metal-Fabrication in Pennsylvania is seeking a skilled MIG/TIG Welder to join the fabrication team. You will weld sheet metal components using MIG and TIG techniques, read blueprints, and ensure welds meet precise engineering and quality standards.

You will prepare materials, inspect completed welds, maintain equipment, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to address production challenges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in MIG/TIG welding preferred.
• 2+ years experience welding sheet metal in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on variations of sheet 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.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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.