Welder

Westfield Steel Inc • Springfield, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to use hand-welding equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Requirements

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Providing information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating materials.
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety for the protection of people and property.
• Using direct physical activity to operate welders.

Nice To Haves

• Previous welding experience.
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Works to supply products and services that meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. Follows the documented quality systems and processes that are continually being improved to satisfy our customers’ needs.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using mig welding processes.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set-up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, tape measures, and rulers.
• Maintain a clean working environment free of debris and flammable materials.
• May assist Supervisor and fabrication department in other duties or special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED