Welder II
About The Position
Dover Food Retail is seeking a Welder II to lay out, fit, cut, and weld fabricated components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames and shelving. The role focuses on MIG and TIG welding thin aluminum extrusions and preparing aluminum and galvanized metal components according to work orders. The employee may operate robotic welding equipment or learn to do so, and will maintain a safe, orderly work area while supporting production and engineering projects. The position is located in South Chesterfield, Virginia, on the second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or related experience as described in the posting.
- Two years of related experience and/or equivalent training.
- Ability to TIG and MIG weld thin aluminum extrusions.
- Pass the internal welding certification test.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Basic fabrication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
- Understanding of 6S.
- Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals and fractions.
- Ability to read a tape measure and understand job specifications.
- Ability to use simple formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, or wiring diagrams, and adjustable measuring instruments requiring interpretation.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced, complex environment and adapt to changing conditions.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or force up to 50 pounds one-third to two-thirds of the time.
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods, and to reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; ability to see and hear.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of manufacturing experience.
- Experience operating robotic welding equipment, or willingness and aptitude to learn.
Responsibilities
- Cut aluminum and galvanized metals to specified lengths according to work orders, using tools such as radial saws and miter saws.
- Deburr aluminum using an electric sander.
- Shape aluminum edges to work order specifications using a punch press.
- Punch holes in plastic or aluminum to work order specifications using punch presses.
- TIG and MIG weld thin aluminum extrusions.
- Maintain an orderly and safe work area according to company procedures.
- Read and interpret work orders, documents, drawings, and procedures.
- Develop prototype samples as needed to support engineering projects.
- Support output of 140 or more frames per eight-hour shift, as specified in the job requirements.
- Maintain the stated quality requirements and pass the internal welding certification test.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
