Welder

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, can set up a welding machine to operate at optimal levels. Can weld .045 & 1/16 Flux Core wire to produced product in accordance with quality specifications and production schedules, while performing necessary dimensional quality checks; and perform related duties as required.

Ensure personal safety and that of team members in the area; immediately reporting unsafe conditions to a leader; take action to prevent accidents and injuries; reporting malfunctions of equipment and deficiencies in process.

With care, load items to be welded onto a turntable and properly secure for the welding process.

Perform inspections at frequency, utilizing measurement tools, to ensure 100% quality of finished parts.

Request assistance of the maintenance services group whenever a non-conforming function or status of a machine is observed.

Have the ability and aptitude to make minor mechanical adjustments as needed.

Learn and know Custom Pipe policies and procedures, conducting oneself in a positive and professional manner, promoting team unity and continuity.

Be willing to cross-train in other capacities within the organization.

Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of diploma or GED.

Read, write, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use direct-reading and measuring devices.

Good manual dexterity, vision, hearing, eye-hand coordination and be physically capable of performing heavy work.

Ability to learn and use MRP / ERP software for work order entry. Ability to learn/use data acquisition software for production reporting.

Maintain good housekeeping practices in work area, responsible for keeping work area clean and organized.

Enforce good health, safety, and environmental practices. Be aware of safety rules and environmental regulations and put them into practice in the plant. Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to work overtime as needed. Preferred Skills

Must be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator.

Prior welding experience highly desired. Additional Notes

All candidates are subject to background checks and drug testing.

Satisfactory pre-employment drug testing is required.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Compensation and Benefits

After 30 days of employment, employee is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, other voluntary benefits and 401(k).

Vacation and sick pay accrual can be used once eligible.