Welder

Alamo Group Incorporated • Wooster, OH

279d

About The Position

Join our growing team of Welders in Wooster, Ohio! Formerly known as Rayco Manufacturing, and now part of the Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team, we manufacture heavy duty snow and ice removal equipment. The Welder performs various welding operations in a production environment including tack and finish welding. Fit and position weldments using fixtures and jigs where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding Technology certificate of similar technical college education preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous welding experience in a metal manufacturing production environment.
• Knowledge of basic procedures of MIG welding.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic procedures of voltage and amperage for given requirements.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skilled in the operation of grinders and deburring equipment.
• Able to run 1/2-inch fillet welds.
• Able to perform standard measurements using a tape measure and other measurement devices.
• Accurately read and interpret blueprints with weld symbols and specifications.
• Ability to monitor/assess performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective actions.
• Able to weld simple to complex assemblies with little supervision.
• Able to lift and position fabricated metal parts manually, using a hoist or forklift.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, peers and co-workers.
• Able to work overtime and/or including weekends as production schedules dictate.

Responsibilities

• Maintains welding equipment and makes adjustments on equipment to prepare it to weld different parts or subassemblies.
• Performs simple and moderately complex welding operations following blueprint weld symbols with limited supervision.
• Moves parts manually, by hoist or overhead crane and secures piece in weld fixture or table using clamps and wrenches.
• Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality on parts welded.
• Examines work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Prepares surfaces to be welded and works with blueprints to verify accuracy of pre-assembled metal components to be welded.
• Performs quality control inspections and cleans welded components.
• Performs simple measurements using devices or gauges to check work.
• Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, cable slings, or may bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
• Performs rework, if necessary.
• May research new welding techniques, procedures, and equipment, and make recommendations.
• May record work order information and inventory transactions.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary to support the manufacturing and welding operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: High school or GED