Welder - 2nd Shift

PRL, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

PRL, Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder to fabricate and repair metal components. You will interpret blueprints and apply welding processes SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW to ensure parts meet stringent specifications.

The role requires 3+ years welding experience, the ability to operate overhead crane and forklift, and strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards on a fast-paced shop floor in Lebanon, PA.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; advanced education preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years welding-related experience.
• Skills: Follow weld procedures to repair and fabricate metals using SMAW/FCAW/GMAW/GTAW; operate handheld grinders.

Responsibilities

• Understand blueprints/drawings and apply design aspects to projects.
• Pass internal weld test SMAW/FCAW quality checks.
• Position, align, fit, and weld parts per blueprints and layouts.
• Verify conformance to specifications and structural soundness.
• Review engineering drawings and material requirements for tasks.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment.
• Dimensional inspection of products with standard measuring tools.
• Meet all quality assurance standards.
• Complete safety training for welding position.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
• Follow safety and operating procedures and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding procedures following SMAW/FCAW

Operational handheld grinders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Handheld grinders

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

As a Welder at PRL, you'll be responsible for fabricating and repairing metal and other weldable materials. You'll apply appropriate welding techniques and operate welding equipment to ensure our products meet the highest standards. Your role will be crucial in interpreting company-specific procedures to determine the best welding processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand blueprints/drawings and interpret and apply design aspects to current projects.
• Successfully pass the X-ray quality internal weld test SMAW / FCAW.
• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications.
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications and determine structural soundness.
• Review engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment.
• Dimensionally inspect products using standard measuring equipment.
• Meet all quality assurance standards.
• Complete the safety training program for the welding position.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the work area.
• Follow all safety and operating instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Efforts

General: Extensive mobility required, some moderate to heavy lifting. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds; to walk and stand for extended periods; to see objects closely; and to hear normal sounds with some background noise. The position requires the ability to concentrate despite interruptions and to attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced education, such as an associate degree, is preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of welding-related experience.
• Skills: Ability to follow weld procedures to repair and fabricate various metals utilizing SMAW / FCAW / GMAW / GTAW. Ability to operate handheld grinders.