Production Welder

NEW LEADER MANUFACTURING•Cedar Rapids, IA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Welder is responsible to use semi-automatic welding equipment to weld and fabricate various components for products. The H3 Welder will produce quality weldments, requiring welds in lengths of 4”- 6”, on stainless and carbon steel materials in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
Ability to complete welds in various joint configurations.
Basic computer skills are required; must be able to use computer systems to look-up information, clock-in/clock-out, and report work activities.
Ability to read blueprints at a basic level.
Ability to read a tape measure up to 1/16”.
Good math skills are required; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure, tools, and material requirements with reasonable assistance.
Joins and fabricates metal by applying appropriate welding techniques with reasonable assistance.
Sets up and tack welds parts with or without use of fixtures or jigs with reasonable assistance.
Interprets blueprints of limited complexity, specifications, diagrams or schematics to ensure products meet quality standards.
Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness and performs quality checks on work completed.
Keeps equipment and work area clean and organized, performs required PM’s on machines and equipment and reports all non-conformities to Line Lead, Supervisor or Maintenance until the problem has been rectified.
Makes repairs or performs low profile rework as directed.
Works as part of a team with other employees, assists with training of other as directed.
Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
Follows through and meets commitments.
Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.
Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.
Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
Treats others with respect and kindness.
Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.
Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.
Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.
Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
Is fearless.
Readily admits mistakes.