MIG Welder

Basin Material Handling (Easley, SC)

Pay Range: $18-$22/hour based on experience/skill

Reports To: Weld Supervisor

Department: Weld

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO Classification: Laborer

Primary Purpose

Successful candidates are expected to comply with general attendance policies and safety policies and procedures.

Primary Purpose

Can perform a variety of welding functions. the individual should be familiar with and capable

of using various types of welding equipment. Responsible for maintaining quality. Responsible to the JobBoss process and reporting accurate quantities.

Essential Duties

Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld and size of molten puddle.

Other Duties

Assist other departments as required/directed. May act as line leader, setting up lines, and checking weld quality of co-workers as required. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

Ability to:

Perform simple shop math and convert decimals to fractional equivalents.

Read a calibrated tape measure.

Read and interpret blueprints

Ability to read and interpret documents finished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.

Experience

6 months required in welding

3 year(s) preferred in welding, reading blueprints, and checking weld quality.