Welder B

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Oceanside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Weld/Fabricator to assemble aluminum components using MIG/GMAW and FCAW processes. You will read blueprints, set up parts, and weld to print specifications, using hand tools, jigs, and fixtures. This is a full-time, first shift position with overtime possible. A high school diploma is required; safety and precision are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMAW/MIG and FCAW welding.
• Ability to read weld symbols and blueprints.
• Ability to read and follow instructions in various formats.
• Manual dexterity and steady hands for precision work.

Responsibilities

• Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area.
• Notifies supervisor of faulty equipment or materials.

Skills

GMAW/MIG

FCAW Welding

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

Welds/fabricates and assembles aluminum pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment. Sets up parts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings, and welding symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Follows all Acuity/Alight safety programs and requirements.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• GMAW/MIG Spray Transfer welding. Settings up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed.
• 1G, 2G and 3G welding daily.
• Uses .045 - .052 metal core wire using 90/10 gas.
• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting.
• Inspects final products to print for quality assurance.
• Tags all final products for identification.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High School Graduate

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Training and experience in GMAW/MIG and FCAW welding is required.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding.
• Ability to read weld symbols and follow blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, and angled.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day.
• This position is hourly, non-exempt.
• This is a FULL-TIME, first shift position. Hours for this position are 6:00a - 2:30a, Monday - Friday. Some overtime is required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

Travel Requirements

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We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.