Description

**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**

Summary:
Welds primarily aluminum and steel component parts to comply with specifications as listed in standard prints, custom blue prints, job travelers, or other work instructions. Does so in a timely and effective manner using primarily M.I.G. welding equipment.

Essential Duties and responsibilities: include the following.
• Reviews part prints and quantity requirements and secures appropriate materials, tooling and equipment to produce quality parts in a timely manner.
• Utilizes fixtures, jigs, and tools to secure component parts safely and correctly for fabrication.
• Tack welds pieces as necessary, then welds complete and/or weld parts complete directly, always operating equipment safely and per manufacturers and Autogate’s requirements or specifications.
• Break all sharp edges and remove weld spatter. Cleans or degreases parts if required.
• Records time, quantities, and materials accurately on paperwork and in production software system.
• Inspects parts as required to assure quality product is being produced.
• Immediately notifies supervisor if component parts or parts being made are nonconforming or there is an issue making quality product.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Expectations
• All employees should report to work as scheduled refreshed and prepared to be productive
• Employees should display honesty, fairness, integrity, and compassion
• Employees should contribute to making the work environment safe
• Employees should display respect for self, others, the AutoGate brand
• Employees should seek to contribute to the overall quality of the product, display integrity, and seek areas for continuous and product improvement.
• Employees should be passionate about their job, and be aware of their contributions to the success of the company

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training in similar environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to read a blueprint and read a tape measure to 32nds of an inch. Ability to use and read measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers is preferred.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.