Welder II

Maysteel•Garland, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder II performs experienced-level work within Arcweld classifications and works with Welder III employees and Team Leads to develop skills for promotion to Welder III. The role requires following direction from Team Leads and other Welder III-level employees and producing work that meets quality specifications. Depending on project needs, the Welder II may perform MIG and TIG welding and must be able to set up and operate at least one job using each process. The position works in a manufacturing facility and may involve manual work or operating machinery. Parts may arrive on a conveyor belt; the employee completes their portion of the job and passes materials to the next worker. The work environment is usually moderate to high in noise.

Requirements

Ability to set up and operate at least one job requiring the MIG welding process.
Ability to set up and operate at least one job requiring the TIG welding process.
Ability to fluently read blueprints and knowledge of weld symbols.
Basic math and communication skills.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 pounds frequently.
Ability to frequently bend, twist, and reach, and to stand and/or walk 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.
Set up and operate at least one job requiring MIG welding and at least one job requiring TIG welding.
Read blueprints and weld symbols fluently.
Deburr and grind metal as needed to achieve the proper surface texture.
Develop knowledge and inspection 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 arc-welding 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 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.
Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture products at required quality levels.
Assist in training Welder I employees.
Recommend and select appropriate tooling for tasks and recommend productive process changes.
Select appropriate fillers based on prior experience or project instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.