Welder - Intermediate - First Shift 07:00 - 3:30 Mon-Fri

Shapes Group Ltd. Co.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapes Group Ltd. Co. in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a skilled welder to perform welding tasks on components, structures and hardware.

You will read blueprints and process specifications, operate welding equipment, and inspect welds to ensure quality and safety. The role requires at least 5 years of welding experience, proficiency in various welding techniques, and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and welding process specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Welds must pass X-Ray/Class A and be able to follow company procedures and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding process specifications.
• Ensure all welds meet or exceed standards for quality and safety.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment in good working order.
• Collaborate with fabrication team to plan and execute welding projects.
• Conduct inspections of welds to identify defects and adjust as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear protective gear.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes.
• Weld components using various materials including Inconel and aluminum.
• Maintain documentation and ensure shop orders are scanned correctly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational welding training

Tools

Welding equipment

Inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, height gauges)

Job description

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Full Time Palm Bay, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1022

Job Overview:

This role is responsible for performing welding tasks, components, structures, and hardware.

Responsibilities and Duties Required:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding process specifications.
• Ensure all welds meet or exceed standards for quality and safety.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment, ensuring that it is in good working order.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to plan and execute complex welding projects.
• Conduct inspections of welds to identify any defects and make necessary adjustments.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate protective gear.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes and techniques.
• Work with welding equipmentand other hand tools to assemble components as instructed by Operation Process Sheets.
• Use fixtures to weld components and assemblies.
• Bench & straighten welded parts while maintaining the quality of the weldment.
• Determine weld heat pattern methods and sequences.
• Follow weld schedules and inspect per requirements.
• Operate sizer machines and automatic welder, develop programs, and optimize set-ups.
• Perform welding operations using various welding materials including Inconel, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic materials.
• Develop manual weld schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Weld Inconel, steel, stainless steel, aluminum and exotic materials.
• Recognize, understand, and use the correct fixtures required to build parts.
• Welds must pass X-Ray/Class A.
• Complete documentation accurately and scan on/off shop orders correctly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to Shapes' 6S program and Lean concepts and initiatives.
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in welding preferred.
• Must pass required qualifications test.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding, with proficiency in various welding techniques.
• Certification in welding from a recognized institution is highly desirable.
• Welds must be able to pass X-Ray/Class A.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and the properties of different metals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, weld symbols, blueprints and procedures.
• Ability to stay focused, adapt to change, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals)
• Ability to use various inspection equipment. (Calipers, Micrometers, gage pins and height gages etc.)
• Ability to pass annual eye exam which is required to maintain certifications.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
• Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks.
• May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
• Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.
• May work in close proximity to others.
• Must wear protective clothing and gear as specified, including (but not limited to) steel toed shoes and protective eyewear.
• Ability to pass annual eye exam which is required to maintain certifications.
• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

• Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours.
• Highnoiselevels from operatingmachines.
• Physicalhazardsfrom movingequipment and machineparts.
• Breathingfumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.