Aluminum Welder

Alamo Group Inc.•New Philadelphia, OH

11d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Gradall Industries is seeking experienced Welding professionals to join their team. This role involves using blueprints and operation sheets to fit up, tack weld, and finish weld assigned jobs to produce work of accepted quality. The company emphasizes a positive, respectful workplace culture and is looking for individuals who are dedicated and take pride in their work.

Requirements

Ability to pass entry level weld test, change weld wire settings and perform welds at all positions.
Ability to read blueprints at an intermediate level.
Ability to set gas and oxygen levels in order to use cutting torches.
Ability to cut steel and other metals straight and within acceptable tolerances as designed on prints or verbal instructions.
Ability to count accurately and have knowledge of basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
Ability to read, write legibly and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner as needed to complete assigned duties.
Ability to use CRT/computer/bar code reader to retrieve and/or input data.
Ability to plan work to maximize utilization of equipment.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to perform related tasks including grinding, cutting and removing scrap from tables, routine machine care and maintenance, material handling, recordkeeping and any other duties as assigned by supervision.
Ability to plan and perform diverse work of average complexity and frequent physical effort in handling and moving material.
Ability to practice safe work habits including PPE requirements and all safety rules.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with plant rules, excellent practice of safe behavior and compliance with safety rules and have good attendance.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to prioritize work using general guidelines to respond to multiple, simultaneous demands and requirements efficiently without losing composure.
Knowledge of GMS and safety systems to ensure compliance.
High school diploma or GED
One year of work experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to pass welding test.

Responsibilities

Using average to complicated blueprints and operation sheets, fit up, tack weld, and finish weld any job assigned to consistently produce work of accepted quality.
Pass entry level weld test, change weld wire settings and perform welds at all positions.
Read blueprints at an intermediate level.
Set gas and oxygen levels in order to use cutting torches.
Cut steel and other metals straight and within acceptable tolerances as designed on prints or verbal instructions.
Perform related tasks including grinding, cutting and removing scrap from tables, routine machine care and maintenance, material handling, recordkeeping and any other duties as assigned by supervision.
Plan and perform diversified work of average complexity and frequent physical effort in handling and moving material.
Practice safe work habits including PPE requirements and all safety rules.
Comply with plant rules, practice safe behavior and compliance with safety rules, and maintain good attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner as needed to complete assigned duties.
Use CRT/computer/bar code reader to retrieve and/or input data.
Plan work to maximize utilization of equipment.
Work with minimum supervision.
Prioritize work using general guidelines to respond to multiple, simultaneous demands and requirements efficiently without losing composure.
Ensure compliance with GMS and safety systems.