What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at JB Poindexter \u0026 Co?
MORGAN OLSON LLC
Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!
Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.
Job Title: Welder
Job Description:
Performs various welding operations (MIG, TIG, STICK) in a timely and orderly manner, to ensure work meets company and customer specifications and standards.
Essential Functions and Activities:
- Set-up, assemble, align, secure and clamp component parts with jigs and fixtures to tack or finish weld together aluminum and/or steel parts as called for by shop routings.
- Work from blueprints, work orders or as instructed by supervisor
- Sets and adjusts welding machine for optimal weld and quality assurance
- Maintains proper maintenance on welding guns
- Maintains cleanliness of machines and equipment and general work area.
- Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
- Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
- Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
- Other duties as required.
Physical Requirements/Hazards:
Job requires extensive standing, bending, lifting, reaching, twisting and turning to weld parts. Lifting will involve fabricated parts and assemblies weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds. Parts weighing more than 50 pounds are handled with a hoist or with help from another team member.
PPE:Steel toed safety shoes, Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves, Tinted Safety glasses with side shields are always required. Other PPE such as hearing protection, respirators, etc. may be required depending upon the task at hand.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must pass welding test
- 2-3 years’ welding experience in aluminum / steel Mig, TIG and Stick welding
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to set up welding machines
- Computer literate and familiar with measuring tools
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Company paid life insurance
- 10 company paid holidays
- Vacation and personal time
Equal Opportunity Employer