Welder - Overhead

The Wittern Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wittern Group is seeking a Welder - Overhead to perform a variety of duties related to welding machine parts and related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. The role requires reading and following instructions, operating overhead welding equipment, and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment, ensuring quality, and keeping work areas clean. High school diploma or GED is required; lifting up to 75 lbs and PPE use are expected in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain electrodes on overhead welder.
• Follow verbal or written instructions and obtain supplies as needed.
• Review quality of parts and report deviations.
• Operate spot welders, grinders, and sanders as part of cabinet line.
• Maintain safety standards and wear PPE.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Desire to learn and work with dependable effort.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Read written instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead welding equipment

Spot welders

Grinders

Sanders

Job description

The Welder - Overhead position will:

Perform a variety of duties associated with welding machine parts. Also required to perform other tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Brief Description

Perform a variety of duties associated with welding machine parts. Also required to perform other tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtain supplies, position work and follow verbal or written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to set-up, operate and maintain electrodes on an overhead welder
• Review quality of parts produced and note deviation from approved part
• Report deviation of parts produced to Supervisor
• Operate spot welders, grinders, sanders and other equipment used on the cabinet line
• Required to wear PPE
• Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
• Reports problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Desire to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic
• Follow all company rules and policies

Knowledge And Skills

• Adequate communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to read and understand written instructions

General

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This description does not preclude the supervising authority from adding or changing duties or responsibilities as required to meet the company’s needs.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically able to do frequent bending, twisting, gripping, grasping and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Physically able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Requires good hand-eye coordination

Education And Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience/combined education

Summary

Perform a variety of duties associated with welding machine parts. Also required to perform other tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.