MIG Welder I - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

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Position: MIG Welder I
Pay: $18.00- $21.00/HR. Paid Weekly.
Schedule:
2nd Shift: M-Fri. 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. ($1.00 Shift Differential)

Position Summary

The MIG Welder I will join, fabricate, and repair steel parts by using specialized gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment.

• Safety Commitment:
• • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Welding Requirements:
• • Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
  • Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness.
  • Prepare materials and setup for welding equipment or robotic devices as needed.
  • Complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in specialty areas as required.

• Quality and Accuracy:
• • Ensure error-free work for internal and external customers.
  • Follow established processes to support safety and quality programs.
• General Duties:
• • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Work under direct supervision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant experience, apprenticeship, or vocational training preferred.
• Must be able to pass and maintain MIG Welder certification.
• Basic critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes. Must maintain certifications for required equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
• Proficiency in using hand tools (hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander).
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, box calipers, slide dial calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and metric to English measurements.
• Ability to produce high-quality work.
• Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, including walking 2-5 miles per shift.
• Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop repeatedly for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25lbs – 50lbs from floor to waist and front carry up to 25lbs to 50lbs repeatedly per shift.
• Ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps.
• Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
• Ability to read labels, follow safety and standard operating procedures, and communicate effectively in an industrial environment.
• 20/30 vision with the use of corrective lenses.
• Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which include, but are not limited to:
• • Exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, and vibration from use of equipment.

• • Hazards: proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals.
  • Atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gas, or poor ventilation that may affect the respiratory system or skin.
  • Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.