Welder-4

Under limited supervision and minimal technical guidance, positions material to be welded and applies hand-eye coordination to achieve the desired weld. Materials welded may include steel, stainless, aluminum, or other alloys, and the methods may include gas welding, shielded metal arc, gas-tungsten arc, gas-metal arc or submerged arc. All-position welding may be required. The variety of applications requires an ability to plan, layout and perform diversified work, which may be characterized as short run production or job shop (custom work). Includes high pressure and code welding or other work involving critical safety and load requirements or welding where appearance is critical. Regulates heat and feed and may select electrodes, tips and rods. Works from more complex specifications, drawings, prints and welding symbols. May provide technical direction to others.

Education & Training

Highschool or equivalent

Preferred: Certificate of completion from Certified Welding Program

Knowledge & Experience

High- level understanding of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) Standards

>3 year of experience in welding (work or trade school)

Skills & Abilities

Ability to pass High- Level Welding Test/Certification

History of working in Cell Based Manufacturing environment

Ability to train others

Problem solving ability

Complex fitting

Duties & Responsibilities

Weld complex components in Flat, Vertical and Overhead positions

Interpret & Use engineering drawings, blueprints and sketches to Plan, Layout and Facilitate the Welding of components.

Fabricate and Fit complex components

Training others

Problem solving

Meet established Production and Quality goals

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Constant standing and walking on even concrete.

Frequent sitting, grasping, handling, crawling, horizontal / vertical reaching (no more than 2/3 of the time).

Frequent stooping, forward bending, handling, finger dexterity.

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling. Averaging no more than 30 lbs. to 50 lbs.

Occasional lifting over 70 lbs. with use of cranes and/or hydraulic Lifts.

Occasional Exposure to hot temperatures.

Hours/Shifts

1st shift- 6 AM-4:30 PM

30 min lunch and 2 paid 15 min. breaks

Overtime

With managers approval

Salary: $25 - $28 per hour

Vacation

Up to 3 yrs- accrue up to 2 weeks a year

3-6 yrs- accrue up to 3 weeks a year

6 years +- accrue up to 4 weeks a year.

Benefits

Seven (7) Paid Holidays along with up to four (4) Paid Floating Holidays (designated by the company)

Health Insurance - three (3) plans available -

Dental Insurance -100% employee sponsored.

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance- 100% employee sponsored.

Short Term Disability Insurance -100% company sponsored.

Long Term Disability Insurance -100% company sponsored.

Life Insurance - $25,000 company sponsored.

401K with company match of 50 cents on the dollar up to 7%.