What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Utility Trailer Manufacturing?
Who we are
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is America's oldest privately owned, family-operated trailer manufacturer. With our corporate headquarters in City of Industry, California, we have 5 manufacturing factories in the United States and 1 in Mexico, along with two other parts or service-related operations. Our Paragould plant is currently accepting applications for Welders
Job Responsibilities:
- Works from shop orders, specification and other instructions as to type of weld and amount of weld to be applied.
- Able to weld mild steel, SST and aluminum.
- Selects and set currents, determines rod size, selects electrode, and determines other variables according to job requirements.
- Exercises care to obtain proper penetration, avoid burning, slag inclusion or other flaws. Some alloying of metals involved to help to obtain proper material strength.
- Performs necessary routing and cleaning of defective areas prior to welding. Also grinds and blends after welding to meet blueprint specifications.
- Must know how to look up and understand customer weld requirements, prior to starting job.
- Must know and follow all departmental and company safety rules.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Dispose of work as required, performs other functions as assigned.
- Interact with other team members and occasionally with maintenance and engineers, quality, customer service and others in the plant to discuss product issues if needed.
- Able to use conventional and precision measuring instruments and able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications regarding parts.
- Able to meet internal quality requirements.
- Able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
Behaviors
Preferred- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer
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