Welder

Legend Manufacturing Inc•Alma, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work within teams to weld aluminum and steel enclosed and aluminum open trailer frames. The role requires adherence to health and safety rules, wearing personal protective equipment, and accurately interpreting work orders. Key responsibilities include the proper operation of various welding machines and tools, demonstrating proficiency in reading and executing BOMs and blueprints, and applying knowledge of different weld types, joint types, and weld pass positions. The Welder will perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and MIG welding on steel, utilize framing jigs, and be capable of working across multiple workstations. Additional duties involve ensuring correct axle placement, measuring and plumbing linears, properly installing ramp doors/gates, grinding welds, inspecting work, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

Use various power and hand tools
Read and use a tape measure
Willingness to cross-train between departments
Read and follow work instructions
Able to work 40 - 50 hours a week
Good attendance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience using various power and hand tools

Responsibilities

Work within teams to weld aluminum and steel enclosed and aluminum open trailer frames
Following health and safety rules, wear personal protective equipment
Read and correctly interpret work orders
Proper operation of welding machines, grinders, torches, tape measures, squares, cranes and miter/chop saws
Proficiency at reading and executing BOM's and blueprints
Demonstrate understanding and application of weld types (ex: Fillet, Seam, Spot, etc.)
Demonstrate understanding and application of joint types (ex: Butt, Corner, Edge, Lap, Tee)
Demonstrate understanding and application of weld pass positions (Push/Pull, Uphill/Downhill, etc)
MIG Weld aluminum
MIG Weld steel
TIG Weld aluminum
Demonstrate understanding and proper use of framing jigs for models and layouts
Demonstrate ability to perform within multiple workstations (Frame Table, Walls, Roof, Fab)
Ensure correct axle placement and squareness
Measure, square, and plumb linears prior to final weld placements
Ensure ramp doors/gates are installed plumb and square and function properly
Grind any raised welds in areas that will be covered by another flush mount material later (Skins, Roofing, Wood)
Inspect work for completion prior to releasing to next cell
Store tools and materials in proper locations when not in use
Maintain clean shop floor between units and at the end of shift