Welder II- Night Shift

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Welder II to join our night shift team. Hours are Monday-Thursday 5pm-3:30am. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of welding in a manufacturing industry.  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties using MIG, TIG, Wire Welder, Spot Welder and/or oxy/acetylene torch.
• Clean and dress welds as required
• Set up and lay out work using material handling equipment or hand layouts to fabricate or rework finished products. 
• Manual set up of handheld sanders, grinders, wire wheels or other finishing handheld tools.
• Welding I-Beam, Frame and Fuel Tanks in flat, vertical or overhead positions. 
• Clamp, hold, tack weld, drill, mill, tap, cut and/or bolt together components to obtain required configuration and positions for complete welding process. 
• Inspect products, equipment and tools for defect and malfunction.
• Create quality welds according to blueprints/specifications.
• Inspect all welds and re-work as necessary.
• Change wire and gas on weld machine as necessary.
• Ensure equipment properly set up and used in a safe manner during welding process.
• Maintain welding equipment and machines, inspect regularly and request maintenance as needed. 
• Assist/participate in fuel tank pressure testing as required and rework as necessary.
• Perform work to timely standard and quality expectations. 
• Account for time and work completed through means of weekly timesheets.
• Report and document basic material, production, quality or safety issues to direct supervisor or management.

Competency Requirements

• Flexible and responsive with strong teamwork orientation
• Willingness to cross-train and perform other job tasks in addition to primary assigned position
• Knowledge in use of basic hand tools
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Safety conscious behavior
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills

Required Education/Training

• High School or Equivalent
• Vocational/Prior Welding Education
• MIG Welding Certification Required
• TIG Welding Certification a plus
• Flux-Core a plus

Qualification/Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience, or demonstrated proficiency by testing
• Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools
• Basic mathematical skills and knowledge in use of measurement tools

Certifications:

• AWS, SENSE, or documentation to support other successful testing

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS):

• Welding of various types of Structural Steel, Sheet Steel Plate, Formed Steel Plate, and other Extruded type structure
• Proficiency in performing Gas Metal Arc Welding, in multiple positions
• Proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray and Pulse Spray, recognize technique issues and resolve them
• Perform visual inspection of Welds and identify discrepancies prior to final inspection and correct any defects identified
• Assist with//participate in fuel tank pressure testing and following the process for acceptance
• Must be able to fabricate, read, and use measuring instruments, blueprint reading at elementary level