Production Welder

Westfield Steel Inc • Westfield, IN

47d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to weld or tack weld metal parts together using spot welding, electric or gas welding equipment. This role involves working to supply products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations by following documented quality systems and processes. The welder will read and understand various documents such as drawings, nests, utilization reports, diagrams, and work instructions. They will also handle and move materials using equipment like forklifts or overhead cranes, set up and operate fabricating equipment, and maintain a clean and safe work area. Recording daily production activity is also a key responsibility, with potential to assist supervisors with other duties.

Requirements

• Performing General Physical Activities: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, overhead cranes, or passenger vehicles.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating items.
• Safety and Security; Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety for the protection of people and property.
• Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Tools: Personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses, etc.) tape measure, banding equipment, grinders, grease gun, air gun, forklift, overhead cranes, and other applicable equipment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 months previous work-related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with forklifts and overhead cranes.
• MIG welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Weld or tack weld metal parts together using spot welding, electric or gas welding equipment.
• Work to supply products and services that meet or exceed the customers’ expectations.
• Follow documented quality systems and processes to satisfy customer needs.
• Read and understand documents such as drawings, nests, utilization reports, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Handle and move various materials from staging and stock locations to designated locations using a forklift, overhead crane, or other devices.
• Set up, operate, and tend machines needed to fabricate parts to specified dimensions, including welding equipment, fabricating equipment, and various machine tools and cutting equipment.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Record daily production activity.
• Assist supervisors or other managers in other duties or special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED