What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Duratech Industries?
Position: Welder
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: Starting at $19.00/hour Full Benefits Package
Location: Jamestown, ND
Job Summary:
Welds and assembles metal pieces and products using wire-feed welding equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepares, assembles and tack welds steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment.
- Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
- Operates pneumatic, electric, or manual overhead chain hoists to properly move heavy parts into position for final assembly.
- Operates forklift to move machine parts to other locations of the assembly operation.
- Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
- Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Dependable, motivated and self-starter.
- Reads and understands blueprints and shop drawings, uses a square or combination square, straightedge ruler and tape measure.
- Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes, and specifications preferred.
- Welding or mechanical experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to navigate facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, bending, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
- Wear and work in personnel protective equipment.
Work Environment:
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Noise level is moderate to loud.
- Frequently exposed to airborne particles.
- Exposure to heat/humidity during summer months.
Benefits:
- Health insurance – 2 plan options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with guaranteed 3% employer contributions
- Generous profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 80 hours annually
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for both healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions of up to $1,000/year
- Voluntary Benefit options such as Cancer, Accident and Hospitalization Insurance
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