Welder I

SHUR-CO•Yankton, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves laying out, fitting, and welding fabricated aluminum components. The role requires selecting equipment, planning layout, assembly, and welding processes. The employee will be responsible for setting up equipment and welding parts using various welding techniques. Key duties include equipment care, proper machine settings, reporting non-conformances, and completing daily records. The position also involves utilizing a set-up assistant for welding tasks, gathering parts, assessing welding jigs for maintenance, and using engineering drawings to meet component requirements. This is an entry-level position where skills are acquired on the job.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to pass forklift certification test and drive a forklift.
Follow all safety directives and protocols at all times and help identify potential hazards or violations that should be addressed to ensure personnel and facility safety are maintained.
Along with every other member of our team, always be cognizant of overall performance in every aspect of our business and help maintain a constant focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately.
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 is also essential.

Nice To Haves

The drawings are relatively simple in nature and are not intended to include assembly instructions. This is an on-the-job acquired skill.

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 as assigned by department manager.
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.