Welder/Fabricator - Porter Corp

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate and weld steel parts according to blueprint specifications. You will use specialized equipment to weld and assemble new metal forms, following detailed blueprints and tolerances.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and experience or training in structural welding, with minimal travel. Proficiency with MIG welding and reading weld symbols is essential for quality results.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and weld to specifications.
• Experience with structural welding and joining metal tube and pipe.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical welding training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products.
• Follow blueprints to meet product specifications.
• Calculate material measurements to verify specifications.
• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance.
• Assemble and weld structures, sub-assemblies and be responsible for filing, burring and welding.
• Rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Work in a team environment to achieve quality and quantity according to customer needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Safely operate all equipment.
• Operate and maintain a MIG welder without supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Learning & development

Professionalism

Risk-taking

Teamwork

Results orientation

Safety policies adherence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Structural welding training

Tools

MIG welder

Tape measure reading

Welding gauges

EPICOR ERP

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to Fabricate and Weld steel parts according to blueprint specifications. Welders are called to use specialized equipment to weld and assemble new metal forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products
• Follow blueprints to meet product specifications
• Calculate material measurements to verify specifications
• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
• Assemble and weld structures, sub-assemblies and be responsible for filing, burring and welding
• Rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• Work in a team environment to achieve quality and quantity according to customer needs
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Safely operate all equipment
• Operate and maintain a MIG welder without supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experienced or technical training as a structural welder with the ability to join, fabricate and weld metal tube and pipe

Travel

• This position requires minimal to no travel

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems

Other Requirements

• Ability to perform MIG welding thin gauge, mild steel and other weld-able material by applying appropriate welding techniques
• Able to read and understand a tape measure, weld symbols and welding gauges
• Must be able to interpret blueprint specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine and apply appropriate welding processes
• Fabrication abilities
• Able to MIG Weld
• Ability to recognize and perform to AWS standards
• Ability to perform inspection of welded fabrications

Other Skills

• Timeliness of work completion
• Compliance and execution with company policies
• Limit lost time
• Development and participation in scheduling systems that provide a smooth interface between disciplines
• Reduction in lead time to the customer from order to delivery
• Adhere to and enforce all safety policies as determined by Porter Corp.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Travel Required

Yes . This position requires minimal to no travel

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Experienced or technical training as a structural welder with the ability to join, fabricate and weld metal tube and pipe

Equal Opportunity Employer
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