MIG Welder

Folience•Chickasha, OK

About The Position

MIG Welders build and fabricate trailer components, including doors, floors, sidewalls, and slats. The work includes measuring, cutting, machining, assembling, and welding parts. It is physically active and requires reading blueprints and diagrams, maintaining a steady pace, and spending extended periods on your feet. The role requires a strong work ethic and a commitment to producing quality trailers. Workers use electric, pneumatic, and hand-powered tools, along with MIG and/or TIG welding equipment. They verify that products meet work-order and drawing specifications, collaborate with coworkers to resolve product or process issues, and follow lean manufacturing practices to maintain productivity, safety, and cleanliness. Employees may be asked to work in other departments as needed and to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
MIG and/or aluminum TIG welding experience.
Ability to read a tape measure precisely, including to 1/16 of an inch.
Skill in welding aluminum parts using MIG and/or TIG techniques.
Proficiency with a plasma torch and other tools necessary for the job.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team and other departments.
Knowledge of product construction and application, with consistent attention to quality.
Ability to stay organized, self-motivated, and work independently.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to maintain a regular work schedule.
Ability to stand and move throughout the facility for extended periods, including up to an entire 8-hour shift and any required overtime.
Ability to stoop, bend, twist, squat, kneel, climb ladders, and crawl in, around, on top of, or under trailers.
Ability to use hands and arms repetitively to operate welding guns, plasma torches, pneumatic and electric hand tools, and other hand tools.
Ability to frequently and repetitively lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 75 pounds individually; items over 75 pounds require team lifting.
Ability to safely and effectively handle tools required for the essential functions of the position.
Wear safety glasses and safety-toe shoes at all times, use a welding hood with an appropriate lens for aluminum welding, and wear hearing protection as needed.

Responsibilities

Use blueprints, sketches, drawings, sample parts, and verbal or written instructions to construct and assemble trailer components.
Use electric, pneumatic, and hand-powered tools and MIG and/or TIG welding equipment.
Verify products meet the specifications and standards in work orders and drawings.
Measure, mark, cut, and machine parts using equipment such as tube benders, bandsaws, and plasma torches.
Collaborate with sheet metal workers, welders, and supervisors to address and resolve product or process issues.
Follow lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, Point of Use Storage, and Kanban systems, to maintain productivity, safety, and cleanliness.
Float to other departments as needed by the company.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Ensure quality products are completed in a timely manner.
Maintain regular attendance and work schedules.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.