Welder

4 days ago

Job Description

Looking for a Welder for the Maintenance Department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform MIG, TIG, stick, and arc welding on steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
Fabricate machine parts, brackets, guards, supports, platforms, and structural components.
Repair worn or damaged production equipment, conveyors, chutes, and material handling systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and fabrication specifications.
Cut, grind, drill, and prepare materials for welding and fabrication projects.
Inspect welds for quality, strength, and compliance with company standards.
Perform preventive maintenance on welding equipment and fabrication tools.
Respond to maintenance work orders and emergency repair requests.
Work safely around corrugators, converting equipment, conveyors, and other manufacturing machinery.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, fabrication projects, and materials used.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and welding shops.
Follow all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hot Work Permits, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required.
Technical or vocational training in welding preferred.
Experience
2+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
Experience in corrugated packaging, paper manufacturing, or industrial maintenance is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
Knowledge of metal properties, cutting methods, and fabrication techniques.
Familiarity with industrial maintenance practices.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, grinders, torches, and measuring instruments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Good communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in hot, dusty, noisy, and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when necessary.
Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to moving machinery, heat, noise, dust, and vibration.
May require overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins to support production needs.
Compliance with all OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations is required.

*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*

Location	Puerto Rico
Website	http://www.weilgroup.com

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