Welder

Wage: $19-24 /hr. pay depends on experience

Hours: Monday-Thursday 4am-3pm, Overtime as required

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Critical Accident & Illness
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Advancement Programs

Job Description

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment to build roll off boxes or other customized products.

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Physical demands

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials. 

Work Environment

• Inside/Outside
• Must be comfortable working in the heat and cold due to overhead doors being opened and closed throughout the day.

Required education and experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent  

Preferred education and experience

• Experience with different methods of welding