Welder - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Williamsburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The welder will work as part of a manufacturing team to ensure daily goals and objectives are achieved in the welding department. This role involves MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, performing work from manufacturing information, bills of material, and written/oral instructions. The welder will utilize manufacturing information to determine necessary parts, inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas. They will also provide assistance to other sheet metal fabricators/operators, deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, and position work material on the work surface. Ensuring correct parts and matching documentation reach the next process in a timely fashion is crucial. The role includes operating spot welders and interfacing with robotic welding, completing necessary preparation steps like wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components, and picking up and placing scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation and record-keeping may be required. The welder will operate various metal-fabrication equipment including spot welders, arc welders, cutting torches, power grinders, power sanders, hand tools, bandsaws, drills, temporary fixturing devices, jigs, and fixtures. Periodic inspection of parts, making necessary adjustments, and informing supervisors of quality problems are key responsibilities. Equipment maintenance, including welding electrodes, oiling/greasing, machine settings, and minor adjustments, is also part of the role, along with completing maintenance check sheets and reporting issues. The position may require flexing to other departments and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Minimum of one (1) year of MIG and TIG welding experience or a technical diploma or certification in welding from an accredited institution
Possess strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, blueprints, and drawings
Able to move material as needed using material handling carts (push/pull 50lbs)
Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
Team player and able to collaborate with others to effectively complete work assignments per customer orders
Willingness to participate in training opportunities

Nice To Haves

Experience demonstrating proficiency of welding techniques, shop blueprint/drawing comprehension, and shop math skills
Minimum of two (2) years of welding experience

Responsibilities

MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding
Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
Utilize manufacturing information, determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas
Provide assistance to other sheet metal fabricators / operators in performance of their duties as required
Be responsible to deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, position work material on work surface. Ensure correct parts and matching documentation reach next process in a timely fashion
Operate spot welders and interface with robotic welding
Complete necessary preparation steps such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components
Pick up and scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation/record keeping may be required
Operate spot welders, arc welders, cutting torch, power grinder, power sanders, hand-tools, bandsaws, drills, temporary fixturing devices, jigs and fixtures, and other metal-fabrication equipment as directed.
Inspect parts periodically or as directed utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings / blueprints, make necessary adjustments as required. Keep accurate piece count and other applicable records. Inform Supervisor of any quality problems
Be responsible for maintenance of equipment such as welding electrodes, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing of tooling, and minor adjustments may be necessary.
Complete necessary maintenance check sheets and inform Supervisor and / or Maintenance personnel of any problems
Perform other duties as required including flexing to other departments.