Welder

C. Cowles & Company • North Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Welds metal components together with MIG and TIG equipment to fabricate or repair products made from sheet metal both Stainless steel and mild steel. Performs welding operations on a wide range of metals and thicknesses. Involves precision assemblies involving a considerable amount of welding to high strength. Regulates current and voltage from proper penetration and fusion of metals, selects electrode type and size. Considerable skill required to fuse dissimilar metals, obtain maximum weld strength and avoid distortion. Skilled with MIG and TIG welding equipment. Can plan work from drawings or other specifications. Reports materials, equipment or process problems to supervisor. Perform any variety of operations within the department to maintain workflow. Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations. Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision and Depth perception.
• Ability to stretch and reach with hands, arms and fingers.
• Ability to walk, sit, talk and hear.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs welding operations on a wide range of metals and thicknesses
• Involves precision assemblies involving a considerable amount of welding to high strength
• Regulates current and voltage from proper penetration and fusion of metals, selects electrode type and size.
• Considerable skill required to fuse dissimilar metals, obtain maximum weld strength and avoid distortion.
• Skilled with MIG and TIG welding equipment.
• Can plan work from drawings or other specifications.
• Reports materials, equipment or process problems to supervisor.
• Perform any variety of operations within the department to maintain workflow.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• paid time off
• CT paid sick leave
• company paid holidays
• short and long term disability
• employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree