Welder-Fabricator

Job Title: Welding/Fabricator

Reports to: Department Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Welding

SUMMARY: Responsible for fitting and welding of steel parts using a MIG and/or TIG process. Also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by the supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, however, other duties may be assigned.

• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand depending on the material.
• Read and interpret drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• MIG and TIG weld steel components based on the specifications of the drawings.
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards set forth by Minnich Manufacturing
• Follow, create and help maintain proper welding specification/standards
• Set up welding cells for optimum efficiency.
• Assemble items as instructed by management.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Lift raw materials, final products, manually, using a hoist, or fork lift.
• Uphold all safety standards applicable to the responsibilities above.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School education.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training in the welding field.
• Experience with steel & aluminum
• Certified MIG and experience in TIG welding.
• Experience with press breaks, iron workers and automatic saws highly preferred.
• Fork Lift experience preferred.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency of the department.
• Ability to identify and measure material.
• Ability to produce quality products consistently.
• Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form.
• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
• Ability to read drawings, calipers, tape measures, and angle gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to factional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents
• Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Willing to work 40 hours a week.
• Must be reliable with a strong work ethic.