TIG Welder – Base Pay - $22+ per hour - 1st Shift

Landscape Forms•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position has the responsibility to be proficient at a variety of skills that lead to the successful operation of a team in a manufacturing environment. In order to meet safety, quality, production, cost, and continual improvement objectives each member must be cross-trained and able to operate between the various areas and product specific lines.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Stable work history
Positive attitude
Welding Experience - MIG and TIG required
High School Diploma or GED and training or experience in related field required.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and deal with problems involving concrete variables.
Must have basic computer proficiency.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write basic instructions.
Ability to give clear instruction on procedures and policies.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and twist 80% of the time, and stand up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

Operate within facility safety guidelines and promote the use of safe practices.
Knowledge of product descriptions, use of scheduling systems, and prioritize work to meet daily production.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Responsible for learning all operational skills and processes through cross training; i.e. welding, metal finishing, loading fixtures, cutting, etc.
Setup, operate, and maintain machinery and equipment.
Ability to weld/fabricate using either MIG and/or TIG and weld to product quality standards.
Ability to work independently or as a team member to communicate daily goals and run production.
Maintain inventory control of materials using the Kan Ban system and other material systems.
Actively promote workplace organization following established 5S criteria.
Recognize and prep critical areas to meet established product quality standards.
Produce a smooth, continuous flow of product through cell to achieve at least 95% on-time delivery.
Participate and implement suggestions to continuously improve products and processes.
Adhere to the guidelines as established in the Employee Handbook.