Solder II

ITW•Fairmont, WV

About The Position

Responsible for assigned welding jobs, producing quality products, meeting company deadlines, working to job standards, and maintaining a clean and safe work manner. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with a half-hour lunch each day. Overtime is scheduled as needed, extending into Fridays and occasionally Saturdays; scheduled overtime is typically for shorter workdays. The role involves setting up welding machines and working with various steel types and thicknesses, maintaining equipment and tools, setting up dies, and building parts to order. The position uses cutting and welding equipment, overhead hoists, and other shop tools, and requires reading blueprints, properly clamping welded structures, and completing paperwork accurately. Avery Weigh-Tronix provides specific training in its welding standard and in hoist and forklift operation. The employee must be self-motivated, work well with others, solve problems, learn, follow instructions, retain training, and perform essential duties with minimal supervision. The role requires regular use of hands and arms, standing and walking for portions of the workday, occasionally lifting and moving materials or equipment, and wearing safety footwear and hearing protection throughout the shift. Employees must follow safety and company policies and report to their station on time.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Welding experience.
Knowledge of welding techniques.
Basic computer knowledge.
Time-management skills.
Leadership and people skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and willingness to solve problems and learn.
Ability to work well with others and collaborate positively and productively with team members of all backgrounds.
Ability to perform essential functions and key duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow instructions in English from work orders, work aids, blueprints, sales orders, and other employees.
Ability to retain training.
Ability to consistently report to the work station on time.
Quality-oriented and able to follow safety and company policy rules.
Ability to constantly lift or move average to heavy materials in difficult work positions.
Ability to physically move or assist in moving equipment.
Ability to wear steel- or composite-toed safety shoes and hearing protection throughout the shift.
Normal vision.
Ability to sit, talk or hear; constantly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and occasionally stand, walk, lift, and reach.

Responsibilities

Set up welding machines and weld various thicknesses and types of steel.
Maintain welding equipment and tools.
Set up dies.
Build parts to order.
Operate cutting torches, stud and spot welders, handheld cutting torches, stick and wire welders, overhead hoists, drills, grinders, buffers, and sand blasters.
Read and understand blueprints.
Properly clamp welded structures.
Complete paperwork assignments accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet company deadlines and job standards while producing quality products and maintaining a clean, safe work manner.