Welder

Great Dane • Danville, PA

4d

About The Position

The Welder performs general welding assignments in any or all areas of the plant to support production goals. The role involves setting up and operating welding equipment, preparing and handling materials and workpieces, checking completed work against specifications, and keeping the work area and equipment clean. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime is available and may be mandatory. No previous experience is required.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.
• Ability to use pneumatic power tools and equipment.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Ability to remember and perform multiple tasks from day to day.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to meet or exceed required production levels and follow product inspection procedures.
• Ability to work with hands and in mechanically oriented situations, following supervisor instructions.
• Ability to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing orders.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness.

Responsibilities

• Weld on flat, curved, or vertical surfaces and in a variety of positions, particularly overhead.
• Set welding machines, including gas, voltage, amperage, and wire speed, and make minor equipment adjustments as needed.
• Load raw materials and parts into welding machines and remove workpieces and scrap.
• File, grind, or scrape sharp edges, burrs, scales, or rust from workpieces; hammer out bent or warped spots in metal.
• Sort, mark, and tag finished work.
• Transport materials or signal crane operators to move them.
• Compare workpieces with a straight edge or template to verify that they meet specifications.
• Clean work areas, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Inspect products as instructed by standard operating procedures.
• Meet or exceed required production levels, minimize scrap and waste, and use supplies efficiently.
• Perform other routine duties as needed.

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Competitive compensation
• Dental, vision, and medical benefits with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed