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Job Description
Job Description
Position : Welder
Employment Type : Full Time
Shift : Monday Thursday, 6 : 00 AM 4 : 30 PM, Frequent overtime on Fridays
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
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Profit sharing opportunities
- Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours
- Paid holiday time of 80 hours
- Dental insurance
- Group Life, AD&D 100% paid
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
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Last updated : 2024-07-11
Salary : $19