Welder L1 - 2nd Shift

steelesolutions•South Milwaukee, WI

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Fabrication Supervisor, the Welder is responsible to weld components and assemble structural forms according to blueprints, ensuring companies goals and objectives are met while adhering to the values of integrity, safety, respect, quality and delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; or demonstrated extensive welding experience
2+ years of related experience with .045 wire welding recommended
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing process
Previous OSHA safety training and strong safety aptitude
Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills- ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ability to read, understand and interpret manufacturing documents - including blueprints
Working knowledge using a tape measure
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices and procedures - preferably Lean Manufacturing and 6S
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions and decimals
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction provided in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to stand, walk, and talk or hear
Use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Nice To Haves

Welding certification desired
Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Analyzes engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
Lay out, position, align, secure parts, and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
Selects proper tooling and fixturing for job. Plans sequence of steps to perform duties
Interpret weld symbols
Assembles metal parts or products
Prepares all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
Operates various welding, soldering or brazing equipment. Operates hoist, cranes, riggings, dollies and trucks to move equipment from one location to another
Cleans work pieces or finished products
Marks or tags material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
Uses various precision measuring equipment to check work
Examines/measures work pieces for defects and with straightedges or blueprints to ensure conformance with specifications
Correctly fills out all paperwork associated with your job per procedure
Completes job to specifications and in a timely manner
Complies with all safety and sanitation regulations
Performs other manufacturing duties as assigned