Production Operator

Lift Technologies is currently looking for experienced welders!

This team member is responsible for safely fabricating weldments by cutting, burning, and welding steel plate, profiles, or castings in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D14.1 Standards. They are highly skilled at finish welding operations, fitting operations, and/or operations of welding robot per Standard Work Instructions and Safety Procedures. They are highly skilled at reading and interpreting Technical Drawings and Engineering Notifications. This team member has developed knowledge in the MRP system and expertise in their specific work area.

Essential functions

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions of this job at any time.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Safely fabricate weldments by cutting, burning and welding steel plate, profiles or castings that meet required quality specifications
• Safely set up and modify programs for robotic welding operations
• Follow Standard Work Instructions and Safety Procedures, Technical Drawings and Engineering Notifications using industrial MIG welding equipment
• Read, analyze and follow LTI Production Schedule, gathering proper equipment and components to set up for welding tasks
• Considered an expert in work cell and provides support and training for other work cell team members

• Uses MRP system (BAAN)
• Safely operate overhead cranes, various lifting devices and fork trucks
• Safely perform Quality Checks per LTI requirements
• Safely perform daily pre-shift and end-shift duties while maintaining equipment in proper operating condition and a clean work area throughout the shift
• Accurately and neatly complete all required production documentation
• Complete all required training on time
• Safely perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactory, safely and in alignment with Lift Tek’s core values and policies. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education/Certifications/Experience

            Required:

• • A High School Diploma or equivalent GED
  • Minimum 2 years welding experience
  • Successful completion of AWS style written test
  • Successful completion of AWS D1.1 and D14.1 weld test

Preferred:

• Associates Degree
• Skilled Trade Certification in related area

Skills and Ability

• • Ability to fabricate weldments by safely cutting, burning and MIG welding
  • Ability to set up and modify programs, as needed, for robotic welding operations
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings, engineering notices and utilize MRP system
  • Ability to read and follow safety and work instructions, procedures and policies
  • Ability to perform basic math and measuring calculations
  • Ability to utilize a variety of hand/power tools and measuring devices
  • Ability to overhead cranes and fork truck
  • Ability to work regular schedule and overtime, as required
  • Ability to be self-directed while effectively working with coworkers in a team environment
  • Ability to provide support and train other team members in work area
  • Ability to accurately and neatly complete required production documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently work safely
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently produce quality product

Competencies

Competence is a collection of demonstrable characteristics and behaviors that enable an   individual to act effectively in performing a specific job or role.

• Safety – The active demonstration of a vigilance in protecting self, co-workers, customers, suppliers, and contractors from risky actions and unsafe conditions.
• Quality – The active demonstration of a consistent ability for seeing details, grading them against a pre-set standard, and identifying flaws in products and/or processes.
• Dependability – Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Teamwork – The ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team environment; Puts success of team above own interests. Offers to help others before being asked; Supports co-workers and provides them with help.
• Commitment – The ability to focus and stay committed to a task; the measure of a person’s internal personal commitment without any external influences or pressures.
• Adaptability – The ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Flexible; Open to new ideas.
• Initiative – The ability to undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Looks for ways to improve performance and the organization as a whole; Pursues training and development opportunities.