Welder - Fabricator

ERL Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ERL Inc. in Indiana is seeking an experienced welder to join our manufacturing team. You will operate TIG and MIG welding machines to produce quality parts according to drawings and specs.

This role requires reading drawings, following instructions, and maintaining a clean work area, with the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 35 lbs, and work either 1st or 3rd shift. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably 2 years of on-the-job experience or trade school;

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting drawings, manuals and specs to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Able to communicate in English (written and spoken) related to job duties.
• Adaptable to changing work environment and deadlines.
• Stand for extended periods and work extended hours as needed.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Operate TIG and MIG welding machines to produce quality parts.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area; perform basic maintenance.
• High School Diploma or GED; 2 years on-the-job or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, ensure quality parts from TIG and MIG welding.
• Study and interpret drawings and specs to determine operations and setup.
• Measure and mark dimensions on material for welding.
• Detect equipment malfunctions and adjust welding equipment.
• Keep equipment and work area clean; perform basic maintenance.
• Comply with state/federal laws, company policies and safety regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Follow written and oral instructions

English communication

Adaptable to change

Stand long hours

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Lift 35 lbs

Positioning parts on robot welder

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years on-the-job experience or trade school

Tools

Robot welding machines

TIG welding equipment

MIG welding equipment

Job description

Intermediate knowledge of reading, drawings and specifications.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must be able to communicate in English (both written & oral) as it relates to the job.

Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Must be willing and able to work extended hours as necessary, and physically able to stand for long periods of time on concrete.

Must process basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.

Must be able and willing to work either 1st or 3rd shift.

Must be able to lift 35 lbs.

Must be able to stand frequently, placing parts on and off of the robot welding machines and into bins.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced welder, responsible for quality parts produced on the TIG and MIG welding machines
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent welding
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance welding and adjusts the machine
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly; perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment
• Within the scope of the job requirements, you will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, Company policies, and Safety and Environmental Regulations
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Education:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Prefer to have 2 years of on-the-job experience or trade school equivalent