Welder (2nd Shift)

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JOB SUMMARY:

This position applies appropriate welding processes to meet specifications, inspect and repair welds as needed to support the production and assembly of exhaust pipe components.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle materials and tools, set-up to complete appropriate weld processes and inspect all welds and products to assure weld specifications are met.
• Perform as a team member of a cellular operating group, which requires the ability to learn, perform and rotate to other workstations within the cell.
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on welding equipment to assure good, safe working conditions and complete daily forms.
• Apply appropriate welding process to weld and repair welds on parts per specifications.
• Perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
• Obtain supplies and parts required doing the job and performing proper setup of welding power supplies and controls.
• Inspect all welds to assure each meets quality standards, troubleshoot problems and make adjustments as required.
• Assist other employees in cell group when welding is not required
• Clean welding station and maintain neatness in the surrounding work areas.
• Assist the team in 5S advancements

• Assist in the implementation of Lean Principles.
• Overtime as required/requested. 
• Other duties as assigned

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

 

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of previous MIG welding experience

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and skills of five welding processes.  1) Fuel Gas, 2) Stick Electrode, 3) Gas Metal Arc, 4) Gas Tungsten Arc, 5) Resistance
• Knowledge and proven ability to become weld-certified by the company
• Ability to set up welder, apply appropriate weld process, inspect weld and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to read and understand wo