Welder - 1st Shift

alamogroupexternal; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Schwarze Industries, a member of the Alamo Group Inc., is seeking a Welder for our Huntsville, AL facility. Under general supervision, you will MIG weld fabricated steel frames and metal parts, read blueprints, and verify weld positions on the assembly table.

You will set up equipment, tack assemblies, perform welds to spec, operate related tools, and help resolve quality issues. Requires 1–2 years MIG welding experience and the ability to lift 50 lbs and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience working at SII, preferred or equivalent weld/fabrication environment.
• Previous education or experience in mig welding required
• Ability to read blueprints with ANSI weld symbols and specifications.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50+ lbs., on a regular basis for 8-10-hour shift(s.) Continuous standing.
• Capable of performing standard measurements. Good shop math skills.
• Understands basic procedure of voltage and amp settings for given requirements.
• Able to work overtime and/or weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up work; adjusts and uses torch and plasma cutter and/or grinder properly in standard/non-standard positions following Engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Fit, tack and weld complete assemblies or fit and tack designated spots to secure work pieces for other welders.
• May use basic hand tools, such as tape measure, square, clamps, etc., to verify proper weld application and quality of weldments.
• Have the knowledge and ability to weld and fabricate multiple units manufactured by Schwarze Industries, Inc.
• Operate material handling equipment and operate safely within company Safety policies and procedures.
• Complete product weldments to current acceptable standards in a timely manner.
• Check work to insure proper weld application and quality of weldments.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving as required.
• May assist with special projects.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Torch

Plasma cutter

Grinder

Job description

Schwarze Industries (member of the Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Welder at its Huntsville, AL facility.

Interested individuals must apply to the job opening on the Alamo Group Inc. job board found at www.Alamo-Group.com in the career section under Schwarze.

FUNCTION/POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, fits and welds fabricated steel frames and/or metal parts on production floor using MIG welding equipment. Measures and marks locations for metal components on assembly table following blueprints. Verifies position of metal components in assembly using straight edge, combination square and rule.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Sets-up work; adjusts and uses torch and plasma cutter and/or grinder properly in standard/non-standard positions following Engineering drawings/blueprints.

Fit, tack and weld complete assemblies or fit and tack designated spots to secure work pieces for other welders. May use basic hand tools, such as tape measure, square, clamps, etc., to verify proper weld application and quality of weldments.

Have the knowledge and ability to weld and fabricate multiple units manufactured by Schwarze Industries, Inc.

Operate material handling equipment and operate safely within company Safety policies and procedures.

Complete product weldments to current acceptable standards in a timely manner. Check work to insure proper weld application and quality of weldments.

Troubleshooting and problem solving as required.

May assist with special projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
2. 1-2 years' experience working at SII, preferred or equivalent weld/fabrication environment.
3. Previous education or experience in mig welding required
4. Ability to read blueprints with ANSI weld symbols and specifications.
5. Ability to lift, push or pull 50+ lbs., on a regular basis for 8-10-hour shift(s.) Continuous standing.
6. Capable of performing standard measurements. Good shop math skills.
7. Understands basic procedure of voltage and amp settings for given requirements.
8. Able to work overtime and/or weekends as scheduled.

Must be physically able to wear welding hood and required appropriate personal protective equipment including welding helmet, gloves and protective apron and/or leather attire and steel toe shoes and fresh air/forced air respirator as required.

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