MIG Welder

Requirements

• Welding experience or completion (or in progress) of a certified welding trade school or technical program
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment or crane manufacturing
• Familiarity with fabrication hand tools (grinders, chisels, tip cleaners, etc.)
• Experience using cutting torches and/or carbon arc gouging
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Ability to read standard work instructions and complete continuous improvement documentation
• Comfortable using computers for production transactions
• Understanding of metric measurement systems

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to welding fumes
• Noise levels of 85 dB or greater
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work at multiple heights and climb ladders, equipment, and lifts
• Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks
• Work in environments with fluctuating temperatures
• Exposure to magnets that may affect medical devices
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, and work in tight or awkward positions
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, and rotating motions
• Use of fine motor skills and a variety of hand and power tools

Required PPE

• Hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear, and full welding protective equipment including jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, and related gear.

• Perform layout, fit-up, and MIG welding operations according to AWS standards and engineering documentation
• Interpret fabrication drawings, including metric measurements and GD&T requirements
• Set up fixtures, tack, and weld components using welding guns, cutting torches, carbon arc, and related fabrication tools
• Perform grinding, flame cutting, and arc gouging as required
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules
• Support material movement between fabrication and paint areas
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual documentation for labor hours, work orders, and production records
• Operate robotic welding equipment and complete required safety and equipment checks (torch condition, straightness, harness inspection, etc.)
• Identify, document, and communicate fabrication issues; report discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Work effectively in a team environment with limited supervision
  Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production needs