Manual Welder - Setup

Steel Craft•Hartford, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manual Welder - Setup is responsible for performing welding processes to setup, fabricate, and weld metal components in a steel fabrication environment. This role involves working with a range of materials, including carbon steel and aluminum, ensuring high-quality welds that meet specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, and using precision measuring tools.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience and/or training in production manual welding position.
Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in lifting device use (forklift, crane, jibs, hoist, magnets, etc.)
Knowledge and experience of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Must obtain necessary weld certifications.
Must possess proficiency in open table fit-up operations.
Must possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions)
Must possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper)
Must possess proficiency in geometry (angles, radius, circumference, etc.)
Must possess mechanical aptitude
Must possess proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
Must possess proficiency in interpreting weld symbols
Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience of GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
Prior exposure to lean manufacturing
Exposure to Shoplogix data entry
Knowledge of aluminum weld operations
Knowledge of GD&T

Responsibilities

Perform welding on carbon steel, aluminum, and other metals according to specifications.
Perform stud welding and/or metal finishing as needed.
Performs medium to high complexity open table fit-up operations.
Performs plasma cutting, ox-fuel cutting and other carbon arc gouging
Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
Completes weldments using weld fixtures according to welding procedure specifications (WPS).
Set up welding equipment, adjust machine settings, and select appropriate filler metals for each job.
Inspect welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
Verifies position of metal components in assembly table, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and rule.
Identify and repair weld defects.
Monitors machinery for appropriate usage and temperature
Performs first piece inspections in accordance with company quality procedures.
Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment and report any malfunctions or necessary repairs.
Work collaboratively with welders, fabricators, machine operators, and quality control personnel to ensure customer specifications are met.
Follow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Accurately log job information into ERP computer system.
Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.
Trains and coaches employees on fundamental manual welding operations.
Cross-trains and operates robotic weld equipment as needed.
Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.