MIG Welder

Folience Inc•Chickasha, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MIG Welders build and fabricate trailer components, including doors, floors, sidewalls, and slats. The work involves measuring, cutting, machining, and welding components, using blueprints, drawings, and work instructions. This physically active role requires working at a steady pace and spending extended periods on your feet. Welders are expected to help build high-quality trailers and may be required to float to other departments as needed. Other duties may be requested, directed, or 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 using 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 a focus on delivering quality work at the source.
Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Commitment to maintaining 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 around, on, or under trailers.
Ability to repetitively use hands and arms to grip, twist, squeeze, and operate welding guns, plasma torches, pneumatic and electric hand tools, and other hand tools.
Ability to frequently and repetitively lift up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds individually, and team-lift items over 75 pounds.
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 appropriately rated lens for aluminum welding, and wear hearing protection as needed.

Responsibilities

Construct and assemble trailer components using blueprints, sketches, drawings, sample parts, and written or verbal instructions.
Use electric, pneumatic, and hand-powered tools, as well as MIG and/or TIG welding equipment.
Verify that products conform to 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 product or process issues.
Follow lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Point of Use Storage, and Kanban, to support productivity, safety, and cleanliness.
Float to other departments as needed by the company.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Complete quality products in a timely manner.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.