Welder I - 2nd shift

Maysteel Industries, LLC•Lynchburg, VA

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder I performs entry-level work within Arcweld classifications and works with Welder II and Team Lead employees to develop skills for promotion to Welder II. The employee must be able to understand and follow direction from the Team Lead and other Welder II and Welder III employees. Work is performed in a manufacturing facility and may involve manual processes or operating machinery, with materials passed along a conveyor or to the next worker.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Basic communication skills.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, twist, and reach, and to stand and/or walk for up to 8–10 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience with power and hand tools.
Arcweld certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment, including using personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques.
Perform MIG welding processes according to project needs.
Use basic blueprint knowledge and work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture products at required quality levels.
Deburr and grind metal as needed to achieve the proper surface texture.
Develop inspection knowledge and practices to ensure products conform to quality specifications.
Inform Management or the Lead of part or equipment defects so problems can be addressed promptly.
Start and stop equipment and perform routine operations related to arc welding.
Become familiar with tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
Clean the production area by sweeping, mopping, and removing debris.
Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies; feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
Ensure conformance to specifications and mark parts for identification.
Place equipment on conveyor belts for further processing and scrape waste material from machines.
Read and interpret gauges and record data.
Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.
Follow instructions from Management and the Lead person.
Conserve resources and supplies to minimize waste and support budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
Recommend and select appropriate tooling for tasks and recommend productive process changes.
Select appropriate fillers for jobs based on prior experience or project instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.