Welder I - 2nd shift

Maysteel•Lynchburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder I performs entry-level work in arcwelding classifications and works with Welder II and Team Lead employees to develop the skills needed for promotion to Welder II. The employee must be able to understand and follow direction from Team Leads and Welder II and Welder III employees. The role involves MIG welding, handling and preparing metal parts, operating arcwelding-related equipment, following production instructions, and ensuring work meets quality specifications. Work takes place in a manufacturing facility and may involve manual work or machinery, with materials passed along a conveyor or to the next worker.

Requirements

Basic math and communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow direction from Team Leads and Welder II and Welder III employees.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, gripping, and grasping up to 35 pounds; frequently bending, twisting, and reaching; and standing and/or walking up to 8–10 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment, including using personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques.
Perform MIG weld processes based on project needs.
Use basic blueprint knowledge and work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions.
Deburr and grind metal to achieve the required surface texture.
Develop inspection knowledge and practices to ensure conformance to quality specifications.
Inform Management or a Lead of part or equipment defects.
Start, stop, and perform routine operations related to arcwelding equipment.
Become familiar with tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
Clean the production area, including 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 pass materials to the next worker as applicable.
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 and productive process changes for required tasks.
Select appropriate fillers for jobs based on experience or project instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.