What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder - MIG / TIG - 1st or 2nd Shift position at Modineer Company?
Job Purpose
Responsible for MIG & TIG welding. Accountable for all results.
Duties & Responsibilities
Safety
- Ensure safe workplace and follow all safety rules
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, shoes, etc.)
- Report all accidents & any safety issues to Supervisor or Safety manager
Quality
- Follow all SOP’s & quality standards, maintain Welding Procedure Specifications
- Inspects & tests weld structure & surfaces to discover flaws
- Inspect parts, secure 2nd verification, verify dimensions, etc., per work order
- Verify material type, gauge & size
- Detect & report defective materials to Supervisor
- Manufacture parts per Router / work instruction requirements
- Report all required information & report router discrepancies
Training
- Participate in relevant training activities
- Work with Supervisor, leader, mentor to learn Pulverman processes & procedures
Productivity
- Report productivity (setup & run) accurately
- Report good material & scrap accurately
- Work with Supervision to implement productivity improvements (daily)
- Work with Supervision to implement setup reduction strategies
Equipment
- Set up welding machines to ensure optimal performance
- Monitors equipment to ensure proper settings
- Report all maintenance issues and work to resolve
- Maintain equipment & conduct required Operator preventative maintenance
Communication
- Provide feedback to Management team for ideas & improvements
- Express ideas & thoughts verbally in a positive & productive manner
- Exhibit good communication, listening & comprehension skills
Workflow
- Execute work plan per schedule
Work Expectations
- Set up welding machines
- MIG & TIG weld steel, aluminum & stainless based upon specifications
- Join & fabricate components to customer requirements
- De-bur & grind metal to achieve proper surface texture
- Read & interpret blueprints & drawings to layout jobs
- Pay close attention to detail & focus on job at hand
- Cooperate, support co-workers and be a strong team player
- Be reliable and adhere to attendance policy
- Maintain organization and housekeeping
- Perform other duties as requested
- Create Excellence Everyday
Physical
Requirements
- Work in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, eye protection & safety shoes
- Lift, carry, push or pull 1-50 lbs. frequently
- Squat / kneel, bend, crawl, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead & outward
- Sit, stand and walk for 1 to 8 hours per day
- Ability to work in hot & cold work environment depending on time of year
- Work in an environment with concrete floors
- Work safely in a constantly changing work environment
- Work with tools, including small hand tools, cutters, pliers, grinders, etc.
- Handle & work safely around material and parts with burrs, sharp edges, etc.
Qualifications
- High School Education or higher
- Able to read & interpret customer drawings
- Proficient using measuring tools
- Exceptional interpersonal skills