Welder A

Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a certified MIG welder to join their team in Virginia. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to quality and safety. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a related manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Produce X-ray quality welds with an 85% pass rate.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow detailed instructions from supervisors.

Skills

Reading Blueprints

Time Management

Welding

Mechanical Ability

Detail Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trades Training

Tools

Mig Welder

Pneumatic Grinders

Impact Tools

Job description

• Must be able to read blue prints and drawings of pressure vessels, bills of materials, safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to clock jobs accurately in IFS.
• Must be able to read a tape measure to within 1/32''.
• Must be crane certified.
• Must be capable of X-ray quality welds and maintain a 85% pass rate.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions whether written or oral given by any member of supervision or management. Including team leaders using common sense understanding.
• Must be able to produce prior work records indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and neat work area along with upkeep of all TPM sheets.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Follow all policies.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be a certified mig welder.
• Must be able to perform general maintenance to the mig welding machines.
• Must be able to use pneumatic grinders and impacts safely.
• Must be able to use and read level with accuracy.
• Must be familiar and able to use a com-a-long.
• Must be able to completely and accurately fill out all required paperwork such.
• Must be able to completely and accurately fill out all required paperwork such as travelers on a daily basis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed.
• Understanding and support of company policies and procedures.
• Safety conscious behavior.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• Safety conscious behavior.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Good oral communication skills, 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret receiving related documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence related to receiving. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Must possess good mechanical ability and the ability to perform basic calculations to operate welding and fabricating machines.
• Demonstrates ability to operate a welder, grinder, bandsaw, ironworker, overhead crane, torch, measuring devices and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand / walk – Frequent
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Lifting – Frequent (0 -50 lbs., if > 50 lbs. w/assistance)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Frequent
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work 100% of the time in a manufacturing setting; standing, sitting, kneeling, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Majority of work activities performed indoors in an area with temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Occasionally working in a wet environment
• Occasional work activity is performed outdoors.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.