Fabric Welder I

SHUR-CO•Yankton, SD

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Lays out, fits, and heat welds fabric pieces together. Fabric Welder I – Entry Level Responsibilities: Responsible for heat welding tasks as assigned by department manager. Can read and understand work orders, sales orders, and drawings. Responsible for the equipment care and proper machine settings to optimize the heat welding function. Report to the department manager any nonconformance of components and/or machine malfunction characteristics. Completion of daily record which documents completed work tasks. Responsible for utilizing set-up assistant to optimize welding task, which includes gathering parts and components for required assemblies as assigned by crew leader. Fabric Welder II – Skilled Level Responsibilities: Must meet all level 1 requirements Must be trained on at least one other machine within the tarp fab department Fabric Welder III – Advanced Level/ Lead Position Responsibilities: Must meet all level 1 requirements Must meet all level 2 requirements Must be trained on at least 2 other machines within the tarp fab department Comfortable giving direction and or leading Peers. Shows interest in learning additional skills. Shows good decision-making skills without supervision. Great people skills Fabric Welder – Lead Position Responsibilities: Must meet all level 1 requirements Must meet all level 2 requirements Must meet all level 3 requirements Exhibits strong potential for advancement into a leadership role within the company. Possesses at least 4 of the below skills and has the ability to be trained/coached in further leadership skills. Skill set includes: Clear and Direct Communication: They consistently communicate instructions and information effectively, ensuring team clarity. Active Listening: They demonstrate openness to feedback and make efforts to incorporate suggestions, fostering continuous improvement. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: They think quickly and critically to resolve unexpected issues and make sound decisions under pressure. Technical Expertise: They possess a solid understanding of the manufacturing processes within their department, enabling them to provide informed guidance. Team Trust and Influence: They have built trust among their peers, which is essential for motivating and leading teams. Proactive Time Management: They manage their tasks efficiently and take initiative by seeking additional work when their responsibilities are complete. Safety Awareness: They consistently prioritize and promote a safe working environment. Quality Focus: They ensure that standards are consistently met, maintaining high product and process quality. Ability and willingness to cross train department employees and new employees. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately. They must be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and apply a high level of attention to detail and focus. The ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency is also essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to pass forklift certification test and drive a forklift.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately.
They must be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and apply a high level of attention to detail and focus.
The ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency is also essential.

Responsibilities

Responsible for heat welding tasks as assigned by department manager.
Can read and understand work orders, sales orders, and drawings.
Responsible for the equipment care and proper machine settings to optimize the heat welding function.
Report to the department manager any nonconformance of components and/or machine malfunction characteristics.
Completion of daily record which documents completed work tasks.
Responsible for utilizing set-up assistant to optimize welding task, which includes gathering parts and components for required assemblies as assigned by crew leader.

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