Welder Helper

Crane Company•Jurupa Valley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting welding and production operations by performing various tasks related to material handling, machine operation, and workspace maintenance. The Welder Helper will assist skilled workers, ensure quality standards are met, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the production process. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with some college preferred, and at least two years of relevant warehouse or production experience. A minimum of one year of welding and fabrication experience, along with experience using various welding equipment and tools, is also necessary. The ability to read technical documents, work in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role also involves physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. The work environment may include distracting noise levels and extreme temperatures.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of relevant Warehouse or Production experience.
Minimum 1 year welding and fabrication experience.
Experience using a variety of welding equipment and proper operating procedures (TIG, MMA, plasma torch etc.).
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, grinders, squares, calipers etc.).
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.).
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously, prioritize work and handle last minute demands appropriately.
Proven success with working in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without constant supervision.
Good communication, written and grammatical skills.
Customer service oriented.
Physically able to push/pull/lift/carry supplies and various works in progress of at least 50 pounds.
Physically able to bend/kneel/walk/stand, in tandem with cart, step stools or rolling ladders, to access supplies and various works in progress or other materials as needed in storage rooms or production areas.
Able to work on foot for extended periods of time.
Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed to complete a job.
Ability to repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
Valid California driver’s license and an insured vehicle in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of any malfunctions.
Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
Pack and store materials and products.
Help Operators, Welders and other co-workers with supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and tools and replace worn equipment components.
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, Levels, tape measures, calipers, and rulers.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc.
Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
Clean production equipment.
Clean work areas.
Clean workpieces or finished products.
Install mechanical components in production equipment.
Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
Mount attachments, tools, materials, or workpieces onto production equipment.
Record operational or production data.
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
Trim excess material from workpieces.