Welder 3rd Shift - Starting Salary $27

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IMS in Lancaster, SC is seeking a Welder to complete welding tasks as part of a team, producing customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes safety and productivity under experienced supervision.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding, reading blueprints, inspecting work, and fabricating parts with various metals. Candidates should have at least one year of welding experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and job specifications.
• High School diploma or GED; vocational training preferred.
• Must be able to pass a weld test if required.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment to produce customer fabrication orders.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts before welding.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and verify dimensions.
• Fabricate products to match specifications and welding procedures.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding tools & equipment

Job description

IMS
IMS
1320 Camp Creek Rd
Lancaster, SC 29720, USA

IMS
IMS
1320 Camp Creek Rd
Lancaster, SC 29720, USA

The Welder is responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may be supervised daily by the Production Manager or Supervisor.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Welding Operations: Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Safety Practices: Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
• Preparation and Assembly: Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Inspection and Measurement: Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
• Material Handling: Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
• Tool and Equipment Selection: Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Technical Reading: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
• Marking and Tagging: Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
• Maintenance and Repair: Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Fabrication: Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• Education: High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
• Attention to Detail: Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Dependability: Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
• Independence: Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

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