Welder I - Ultraplay

PlayCore Careers•Red Bud, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder builds healthy communities through play and recreation by safely welding metal parts together using specified wire welding processes to produce high quality assemblies. Experience is required, must be able to pass a welding test. Weld a variety of steel types and thicknesses. Some aluminum is included. Primary welding process is GMAW (MIG) using semi-automatic and robotic welding equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a welding test.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Measure and cut materials to meet the specifications of the project.
Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving ability.
Must have excellent work ethic with strong communication skills to engage with both the customer and internal teams.
Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools, or controls.
Frequently required to talk or hear.
Occasionally required to walk; sit; reach above the shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the manufacturing environment such as steel toe shoes, eye protection and welding arc protection such as gloves and fire resistance clothing.

Nice To Haves

Attendance is considered important; must be willing to work overtime and be at work each scheduled workday.
Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with work.
Looking for a strong safety minded, enthusiastic person with can do attitude.
Set an example for team members of commitment, application of skill, work ethics and habits and personal character.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety requirements and maintain a strong safety culture. Must have a safety-first mentality through proactively speaking up about concerns, following PPE requirements and setting an example for others to follow.
Maintains the work area and equipment in accordance with 5S requirements for cleanliness.
Keep welding tools clean and functional.
Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
Select appropriate tools, materials, and gas ratios for different jobs.
Prepare both metals and work surfaces for the production process.
Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form.
May install or repair equipment.
Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
Uses templates and other work aids to hold and align parts to ensure quality and consistency of parts produced.
Inspection, diagnosing problems and carry out appropriate checking/testing.
Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.