Welder

Alamo Group Inc.•Mukwonago, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder performs MIG welding on metal components using blueprints and production specifications to meet production and quality standards. Under immediate supervision, you will assemble component parts into a completed product following blueprints, work orders, and other written and/or verbal specifications. You will also position parts of the unit being assembled following specifications while using knowledge gained by your experience. Under minimal supervision, welds fabricated metal components on production floor. Welds are performed on parts or subassemblies where cosmetics may not be a factor. Set up gas, arc or MiG welding equipment. May position and fit basic metal components. Produces component parts to blueprint tolerances.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year of previous welding experience
Knowledge of basic procedures of MiG welding and cutting tools
Knowledge and understanding of basic procedures of voltage and amperage for given requirements
Must possess basic math skills
Skilled in the operation of grinders and deburring equipment
Able to perform standard measurements using a tape measure and other measurement devices
Able to weld simple assemblies with little supervision
Able to read blueprints with weld symbols and specifications
Able to lift and position fabricated metal parts manually, using a crane
Able to wear personal protective equipment
Able to weld vertical and down

Nice To Haves

Able to work overtime and/or including weekends as production schedules dictate

Responsibilities

Maintains welding equipment making adjustments to weld different parts or subassemblies
Performs various simple welding operations (i.e. pins, knuckles, joints) following blueprint weld symbols with limited supervision
Moves parts and/or workpiece manually, by crane and secures workpiece in weld fixture or table using clamps and wrenches
Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality on parts welded
Performs quality control inspections and cleans welded components
Prepares surfaces to be welded and works with blueprints to verify accuracy of pre-assembled metal components to be welded
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