Sheet Metal Welder (MIG)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Sheet metal welding involves the fine detail fabrication and assembly of customer-specified products, ensuring precision, strength, and durability. Welders work with steel and other metals to construct frameworks, support structures, and customized components that meet exact specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret specifications & blueprints.
• Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be welded, calculating production measurements, as necessary.
• Set up & operate welding machines to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Troubleshoot welding equipment problems.
• Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to weld fabricated metal components according to design and specifications.
• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
• Work with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform other shop duties such as cutting, assembly or kitting when needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, production processes are followed; Uses required PPE and safely operates welding machines and tools.
• Ensures that all cleaning and maintenance schedules are completed and maintained to promote a safe and efficient work environment.
• A willingness to cross train and assist in other shop functions as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to pass 3g fcaw test.
• Ability to pass 3g gmaw test.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school certificate in welding a plus
• Minimum of one year preferred. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking/sitting.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
• Visual and auditory acuity.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Fast paced fabrication shop environment.
• Physical labor intensive.