What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder/Fabricator position at West River Conveyors and Machinery?
We are looking for a skilled welder/fabricator to perform welding and fabricating work to create conveyor framework and structure at our manufacturing facility.
The welder/fabricator will operate welding tools and fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, hand torches, and punches.
Primary Responsibilities
The welder/fabricator will operate welding tools and fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, hand torches, and punches.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operates production shop machinery and equipment.
- Reads job specifications and blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Positions work piece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade.
- Pushes button or depresses the pedal to activate the machine.
- Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
- Measures workpiece dimensions to determine the accuracy of machine operation.
- Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from the workpiece
- Performs welding to create conveyor framework and structure.
- Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
- Sets up and performs maintenance on production shop machines and performs burning work.
- Proficient in reading blueprints
- Experience working in a fabrication shop is preferred but not required
West River Conveyors exists to provide the best quality conveyor equipment in the industry, continuously improve processes to exceed customer expectations, back our products with first-rate service and support, and provide economic support for our employees and community. Our mission is to treat customers and employees fairly while always making the experience as personal as possible.
West River Conveyors offers employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap.