Welder I

SHUR-CO•South Haven, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated steel or aluminum components. This is an entry-level position responsible for selecting equipment, planning layout, assembly, and welding. The role involves setting up equipment, welding parts using various welding techniques, and ensuring proper machine settings and equipment care. The Welder I will also be responsible for completing daily records, gathering parts for assemblies, assessing welding jigs, and utilizing engineering drawings to meet component requirements. This role requires on-the-job acquired skills for interpreting drawings.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to pass forklift certification test and drive a forklift.
Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
Frequently required to walk.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Apply a high level of attention to detail and focus.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
Direct setup personnel in layout, align, and the fitting of components together.
Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment.
Responsible for welding tasks as assigned by department manager.
Responsible for the equipment care and proper machine settings to optimize the welding equipment.
Report to the department manager any nonconformance of components and or machine function characteristics.
Completion of daily records which document completed work tasks.
Utilizing set-up assistant to fully optimize welding task, including gathering parts and components for assemblies.
Assessment of welding jig to determine if maintenance adjustments are required.
Utilizing engineering drawings which display proper assembly and dimensional characteristics to weld components which meet requirements.