What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder | ACA - Weekend Day Shift position at AFL?
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
- 6% shift premium for Night Shift
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company
The MIG Welder position will be located at our Hidden Lake Facility here in Duncan, SC.
Responsibilities
- Weekend night shift welder position (Friday-Sunday, 5am-5pm)
- Weld materials are primarily aluminum
- Typical operations include welding aluminum tubing to pads using turntable, back plates and knobs to brackets, hooks to square tubing, pads to extrusions, etc…
- Weld operator is responsible for all equipment set ups and to perform a proper weld on each part / component.
- Responsible to complete each discrete jobs by verifying proper material from staged area before welding.
- Follow weld instructions/requirements from discrete job, access drawings from computer system to verify special requirements.
- Move/deliver product to next operation.
Personal Qualities
- Communication – possess strong written and verbal skills
- Attitude – maintains positive outlook and response under pressure.
- Problem Solving – ability to diagnose and recommend solutions to resolve issues
- Detailed – able to keep detailed and accurate records
- Meet production standards for output / efficiency
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Minimum of two years MIG welding experience required
- Welder certification is a plus
