Maintenance - Welder

UFP Industries•Prairie du Chien, WI

About The Position

Job Summary The Welder is responsible for fabricating component parts or assembling the finished product according to the customer's specifications. Must be experienced and reliable in using a welder and welding product. Secures and maintains correct component parts and supplies required for the operation. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Must be able to operate welder and welding machinery and tools Completes work area set up Fits parts together in accordance with prescribed manner and in accordance with quality standards Operates equipment and tools as required to complete assembly process Prevents and controls waste of raw material Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance with standards Ensures work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate Completes pre-shift/startup equipment inspection checklist and reports any problems or concerns Maintains a clean and orderly work environment Provides basic TPM to equipment and completes TPM paperwork when required Maintains production records as required Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings Performs other duties as assigned The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Company products and specifications
Ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Ability and skill to MIG & TIG weld and operate fabrication shop machinery
Ability to measure accurately
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to a shop environment
Effective communication, teamwork, production, and stress management skills
Ability to easily adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced environment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with or without using a calculator
Computer literate

Responsibilities

Operate welder and welding machinery and tools
Complete work area set up
Fit parts together in accordance with prescribed manner and in accordance with quality standards
Operate equipment and tools as required to complete assembly process
Prevent and control waste of raw material
Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance with standards
Ensure work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate
Complete pre-shift/startup equipment inspection checklist and reports any problems or concerns
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
Provide basic TPM to equipment and completes TPM paperwork when required
Maintain production records as required
Perform duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards
Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
Perform other duties as assigned