Welder - 1st Shift

DWM Holdings; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

DWM Holdings is seeking a 1st shift Production Team Welder to weld and fit steel and aluminum using MIG and TIG processes. The role supports special projects and reports to the Plant Manager within the Production department.

The ideal candidate will have welding experience with AWS D1.1/D1.2 standards, familiarity with WPS/PQR documentation, and the ability to pass a weld test on company products. 7 am–3:30 pm or 5:30 pm shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and familiar with ANSI Z49.1 and welding safety practices.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Able to understand WPS, PQR, and WPQR welding documentation.
• Able to perform weld tests on company products using sample drawings and WPS.

Responsibilities

• Welds and fits steel and aluminum using MIG and/or TIG processes.
• Follows 6S and maintains clean, organized work area.
• Performs in-process quality checks and conducts quick repairs as needed.
• Takes ownership of welding equipment and adheres to PM schedules.
• Works on special projects as required and reports to Plant Manager.

Skills

Welding

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Quality inspections

Blueprints reading

Education

Associates Degree in Welding Technology

Job description

DWM Holdings is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a 1st shift Production Team Welder position. The Production Team Welder will be responsible for fitting and welding of steel and aluminum using a MIG and/or TIG process, and work on special projects as required. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a member of the Production department.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies safe work practices in accordance with ANSIZ49.1 and company policy
• Familiar with welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, WPQR.
• Able to locate and understand shielding gas, filler metal, and base material certifications
• Experienced in welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel and AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum standards
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core (FCAW experience is useful)
• Capable of performing fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions, fixed and rotated
• Consistently produces structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing welds in a fast-paced production environment
• Performs in-process quality inspections of own work and executes high- quality repairs quickly
• Takes full ownership of a welding machine and adheres to a daily/weekly
  PM schedule
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S principles and company policy
• Utilizes thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to fabricate parts
• Fills cavities or corrects malformation in parts and hammers out bulges and bends in metal workpieces

Requirements

• Safety conscious and thoroughly familiar with ANSI Z49.1, Safety in
  Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (available online for free at:
  http://www.aws.org/library/doclib/AWS-Z49.pdf )
• Thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Able to pass a practical weld test on company products, using sample drawings and WPS
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in challenging positions and tight areas)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week, 1st shift (7 am - 3:30 pm or 5:30 pm)
• Associates Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply