Advanced Aluminum Welder
About The Position
The Advanced Welder welds, cuts, and brazes metal pieces and products by using pneumatic grinding and hand welding equipment. This role involves planning work order procedures, gathering necessary tools and materials, and repairing/fabricating items using various welding techniques. The welder must monitor the process to prevent damage from overheating or distortion, prepare and tack weld parts, and maintain equipment and the work area. They are also responsible for notifying supervisors of any faulty equipment or defective materials. This position operates under general supervision, utilizing established procedures and innovation, with occasional independent judgment required for problem-solving and making recommendations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Welding certification from Technical College or Trade School
- Minimum of 6 month in role as Entry Welder at current facility.
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company training program required
- Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
- Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
- Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
- Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
- Regular walking, standing the lifting up to 50lbs
- Occasional sitting
- Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year welding experience at similar facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
- Repairs and fabricates various items using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
- Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, splatter, or shrinkage.
- Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
- Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
- Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Benefits
- Discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
