Welder - Athens, GA location

GridBridge, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled welder to join their team in crafting essential components for transformers. This role involves using various welding techniques and equipment to ensure the highest quality standards while adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding, excellent communication skills, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact production efficiency and quality. If you're passionate about welding and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabricating components for transformers.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal tanks and components for transformer production.
• Ensure safety and conformity of welds to standards.

Skills

Welding

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Mathematical Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Welding Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Measuring Devices

iPad or Electronic Devices

Job description

Overview

This position will use their skillset to weld metal tanks and/or components used in the production of transformers while considering the values and goals of Power Partners.

Responsibilities

Understand and carry out detailed written and verbal instructions with regards to welding various metal and/or fabricating components to assemble distribution transformers as specified by layout, blue print, diagram, work order, welding procedures, or oral instructions using various welding equipment. Must have prior training/experience and must ensure safe and proper start-up, operation, maintenance, and shut-down of equipment. Repeatedly lift/move material that is 50+ lbs. with or without assistance from lifting devices. Handle material and use hand/power tools as needed to perform required tasks. Ensure conformity of all welds and final products assembled to standards. Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Communicate and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Use iPad or other electronic communication devices.
• Use of organizational skills and attention to detail is necessary.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in thousandths and up to 1/16th inch.
• Demonstrate proper lifting techniques.
• Grasp, reach, and handle objects, tools, and materials.
• Use measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Use hand/power tools such as grinders, air chisels, and box cutters.
• Operate overhead hoists and lift assist equipment.
• Must be able to lift/push 50+ lbs. and pull up to 110 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking is necessary.
• Occasional sitting, stooping, reaching, or kneeling.
• 20/40 vision is required with or without the use of corrective glasses and/or contact lenses, as well as normal peripheral vision no less than 70, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must comply with all plant safety policies and procedures and any special department safety rules.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE including, but not limited to: safety toed shoes, safety glasses, cut resistant gloves, weld hood, and hearing protection.