Welder I

OPW Fueling Components, LLC; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Fueling Components, LLC in Smithfield, NC is seeking a fabrication/welding technician. You will read blueprints and product specs, use hand and power tools and welding equipment to assemble parts.

Responsibilities include meeting daily production targets, following standard work, maintaining quality and safety, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires 1–3 years in fabrication/welding and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and product specifications.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools and welding/fabrication equipment.
• Must read and follow blueprints, drawings and schematics.
• 1-3 years' experience in fabrication and/or welding (MIG, TIG and Stick).
• Ability to work scheduled times and overtime as needed.
• Able to wear all required PPE.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blue prints and product specifications.
• Use hand and power tools to perform fabrication tasks.
• Operate welding equipment to complete assembly activities.
• Work in teams or independently to meet cell goals.
• Maintain product quality and safe work practices.
• Meet daily production rates and goals.
• Follow standard work instructions and document cell activity.
• Support continuous improvement activities and lean initiatives.
• Keep work area clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding/fabrication

Teamwork

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Documentation

Lean concepts

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring devices

Torch/plasma cutting

Job description

United States, North Carolina, Smithfield

• Reading and interpreting blue prints and product specifications
• Using Hand Tools and measuring devices to perform basic tasks
• Using power tools and welding equipment to perform complex tasks
• Working within teams or independently as directed
• Complete required assembly activities for an assigned cell while consistently maintaining product quality and safe work practices
• Meet and maintain daily production rates & goals as established and required by the company
• Read and follow standard work instructions.
• Keep Supervisor / Group Lead/Manufacturing Technicians informed of cell activity including but not limited to information related to quality, personal, parts supply, and safety issues that may occur within the scope of responsibility
• Complete all required cell activities and documentation for assigned work cell as requested by supervisor.
• Attend all required training
• Assure a quality focus is maintained at all times
• Address all quality and safety concerns via the appropriate channel for an assigned cell
• Participate in all required continuous improvement activities as requested or required by the company
• Utilize Lean concepts and provided tool tools in order to improve the production process
• Assure work environment is clean, orderly and free of safety hazards at all times
• Actively participate in all department projects, tasks, and objectives including but not limited to continuous improvement activities
• Maintain the highest ethical standards as well as absolute personal and intellectual integrity, mature judgment, and innate cooperative nature.
• Other activities as needed and requested
• Must be able to use all required tools in an assigned work area

Position Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and product specifications
• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools and welding/fabrication equipment
• Must be able to read and follow blueprints, drawings and schematics
• 1-3 years' experience specializing in fabrication and/or welding (MIG, TIG and Stick welding processes, cutting torch, plasma cutting, etc.)
• Adhere to all required company policies
• Ability to work all scheduled and adjusted times, and or work overtime to accommodate production
• Ability to effectively train associates and manage required documentation
• Willing and able to wear all required personal protective equipment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Bend/stoop, climb, reach above shoulder, kneel and squat occasionally
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. manually on a repetitive basis