Welder Fabricator

Southworth; Manila (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southworth Products Inc. in Manila, AR, seeks experienced Welder Fabricators – Weekdays (Mon-Thu, 6am–4:30pm). The role focuses on reading blueprints, welding complex parts, and assembling basic electrical and hydraulic components for custom machinery.

Ideal candidates have MIG, plasmaCutters and torch experience, can read tape measures, and work well in a team with good judgment and dependability. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• MIG welding, plasma cutters, and cutting torches experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measure; electrical and hydraulic assembly skills.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience.
• D1.1 certification preferred.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints and weld symbols; work from instructions.
• Layout, position, fit and weld components to assemble machinery from blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Assemble basic electrical switches and simple hydraulics for machines.
• Proficiently use MIG welder, torch, grinder following procedures; ensure weld quality.
• Run quality checks and distinguish good vs. bad welds.
• Cross train to support other duties to meet customer needs.
• Participate in team projects on safety, efficiency, and quality; maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team player

Manual dexterity

Tools

MIG welder

Plasma cutter

Cutting torch

Tape measure

Job description

Southworth Products Inc., located in Manila, AR, has immediate openings for experienced Welder Fabricators – Weekdays Mon-Thursday 6am to 4:30pm shift

Southworth is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, Southworth has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

Primary Functions

• Read and understand blueprints (Ansi Y14.5) and weld symbols & bill of material. Able to work alone in producing custom products with the information communicated as a set of instructions.
• Layout, position, fit and weld components to assemble machinery according to blueprints and/or written and verbal instructions. Each build may be different. Need to be able to weld complex and unique projects.
• Machines typically include electrical and hydraulic components. As part of the build will be expected to assemble basic switches and buttons for electrical use, and to also assemble simple hydraulics for the machines.
• Proficiently use various welding equipment following established procedures and work practices, while achieving an acceptable level of quality (MIG welder, torch, grinder, etc.)
• Run quality checks and discern between good and bad weld quality
• Cross train to fulfill duties as needed in other areas to meet customer requirements
• Occasionally participate in team projects related to safety, efficiency, quality, or other areas as deemed necessary
• Provide proper housekeeping, care of equipment and safe operating procedures

Required Qualifications

• Must have developed welding techniques and experience using MIG, plasma cutters, and cutting torches
• Must have experience reading and understanding blueprints, reading and working with a tape measure, painting, metal fabrication, and electrical assembly (i.e. 3 phase motors, simple push buttons).
• Must be able to plumb, flare, bend and assemble hydraulic hoses and tubing. Ideal candidate is already familiar or able to quickly learn based on previous mechanical aptitude.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated good judgment, dependability and satisfactory work quality and quantity
• Experience working as part of an effective team through personal interaction based on trust, respect and communication, problem solving individually, as well as team efforts
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach, grasp with fingers, stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have basic knowledge of hand tools and pneumatic/electric power tools.
• Must be willing to successfully complete an assessment including tape measure reading, blueprint reading, and welding assessment
• D1.1 Certification (current or previously certified) is preferred
• Mandatory overtime may be required for this role

Pay Is Based Upon Skills And Experience

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