Welder I

Air Distribution Limited; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Limited in Alabama seeks a skilled welder to perform flame-cutting, MIG welding, flange piping, and related metalworking tasks on-site.

You will read tags, set up welders, measure with a tape, and work with a team to meet production goals, with emphasis on safety and attendance.

This entry-level role requires a high school education and 0–2 years’ factory experience; training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; factory experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating manuals.
• Willingness to learn welding setups and tooling.
• Able to work in a team and maintain attendance.

Responsibilities

• Read tags and read gauges as part of setup and inspection.
• Tack weld with MIG welding processes.
• Flange pipes correctly and efficiently.
• Build and stuff wall fittings per spec.
• Change lead and liner as required.
• Use tape measure for precise dimensions.
• Set up welders per specifications.
• Select shielding gas and attach to gun.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Attendance

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

0–2 years factory experience

Tools

MIG welder

Flame cutting torch

Tape measure

Welding equipment

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position will work in Weld, Round, and Flange and will weld, cut and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

KEY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to read tags.
• Ability to tack weld with MIG weld.
• Able to correctly and efficiently flange pipe.
• Build and stuff wall fittings.
• Able to correctly change lead and liner.
• Ability to use and read a tape measure.
• Setup welder correctly according to specifications.
• Able to choose the correct shielding gas and attach to welding gun.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school education (or equivalent) preferred and/or previous factory experience preferred with 0 to 2 years’ experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in standard units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to adhere to delegation of authority and lead by instructions of management and supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills may be preferred or required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None Required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required achieving internal and external customer satisfaction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with the assistance of other employees. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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