Aluminum Welder - WEEKDAY SHIFT - Maine

Job Description

POSITION: Welder Aluminum

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 5:30 pm

STATUS: Non-Exempt (hourly)

REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION: Winslow, ME

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks involved in the construction of trailer base frames, walls, roofs, doors, ramps, and gates for various aluminum framed trailers. This includes measuring, cutting, and welding of aluminum trailer components.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reads and follows blueprints and work orders ensuring a quality product that meets customer demands.

Welds different facets of aluminum trailers, including but not limited to: tacking, clamping, and welding with proper bead size on bases and cages by the work order; ensures the quality of welds for structural integrity.

Obtains raw materials from Material Handlers.

Buffs out rough edges using a hand-held power grinder.

Notifies supervisor of any mechanical or material issues including but not limited to, defects in material, damage to the trailer, and deviations from the work order.

Ensures that the finished product meets quality expectations. Strives for the highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of “good enough is never good enough”.

Maintains a clean and safe work area; works to minimize scrap, places unused material back in the appropriate area, and disposes of waste appropriately.

Follows all safety procedures, wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately reports any accidents or near misses to the supervisor.

Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

DESIRED EDUCATION//EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: previous welding experience and ability to read a tape measure.

Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment helpful

Prior welding experience of aluminum or steel desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to work quickly without sacrificing quality or safety

Must have a keen understanding of manufacturing processes.

Must be able to measure and cut accurately

Must possess the ability to creatively think and solve problems

Ability to read blueprints and work orders accurately

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong time management and organizational abilities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing – up to 80%

Walking - up to 80%

Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift

Up to 25 pounds constantly

Up to 50 pounds frequently

Up to 100 pounds occasionally

Twisting - 1-120 twists/day

Bending - 1-120 bends/day

Pushing & Pulling trailers with assistance

– up to 15/day

Working at heights on a ladder or scaffolding with the use of a harness

Kneeling – up to 10%

Climbing – up to 40%

Moderate deviations of the wrists

Frequent use of both hands

Long periods (8-10 hrs./day) of vibration

Exposure to moderate, steady, and fairly loud noise, below 85db

The ability to work in 80-90?F temperatures during the summer

May be exposed to slippery work surfaces (up to 10 hrs./day)

Utilize appropriate PPE – may include the use of a respirator

Exposure to dust, dirt, and shavings

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Shift:

10 hour shift

Day shift

Weekly day range:

No weekends

Work setting:

Assembly line

Warehouse

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

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