Welder

Meeco Sullivan - The Marina Company•Dahlonega, GA

11d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder’s primary responsibility is MIG welding aluminum parts and assembling dock structures. Work must be completed safely, accurately, cleanly, and on time, and must pass quality control inspection. The role includes preparing aluminum parts, welding to blueprint specifications, inspecting completed work, assembling components, and packaging and moving finished products. The position works in a production environment and involves regular heavy lifting and use of shop machinery and hand tools.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Good mathematical ability.
Ability to operate precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures.
Ability to bend, lift, and push up to 70 pounds.
Ability to read, count, and write accurately to complete documentation.
Ability to use shop machines and hand tools, including a lathe, milling machine, band saw, jig saw, drill press, files, grinders, arc welder, and brazing unit.
Ability to wear required safety equipment and work safely in a production environment with risk of injury.

Nice To Haves

At least 4–5 years of experience working with MIG and TIG welding with aluminum.

Responsibilities

Create quality welds according to blueprints and weld symbols, and inspect welds for accuracy.
Prepare aluminum parts for welding by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting; change welding wire as needed.
Package, identify, and move finished products to the proper location.
Set up and use equipment safely, ensuring safety devices are in use; operate a forklift if required and trained.
Perform first-piece and subsequent inspections according to Wahoo Docks standards.
Prepare assembly work by reviewing instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists and gathering parts, tools, and materials.
Position parts and subassemblies using templates or measurements; assemble components and verify fit and specifications.
Resolve assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications or notifying a supervisor when additional resources are needed.
Complete preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, following manufacturer instructions and requesting repairs when needed.
Follow safety rules and regulations and help maintain a safe, clean working environment.
Monitor supply inventory, anticipate supply needs, place or expedite orders, and verify received supplies.
Use equipment and supplies responsibly and complete production and quality documentation.
Contribute to team efforts and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.