Welder

The Baker Company•Sanford, ME

4d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker Company is seeking a TIG Welder to fabricate and weld stainless steel components used in laboratory and clean air equipment at its manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine. The role calls for precise, clean workmanship and a strong commitment to quality and safety. The work contributes to equipment designed to protect people and scientific research worldwide. The Baker Company develops equipment for air containment, contamination control, and controlled environments, including biological safety cabinets, clean benches, fume hoods, and pharmacy isolators. This position offers a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of full-time employment. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$28.00. Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not offered. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
TIG welding experience; must be able to pass a flat TIG welding test.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and read job specifications.
Ability to understand a Bill of Materials (BOM) and identify material types and gauges.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to lift 10–20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds periodically.
Ability to assist another person with occasional two-person lifts of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, stoop, crawl, climb, or bend for up to eight hours.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Weld or tack-weld metal parts using a spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment.
Fill cavities or correct malformations in lead parts; hammer out bulges and bends in metal workpieces.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with a straightedge or template to ensure they meet specifications.
Climb ladders to assemble structures.
Move parts on low lifts.
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
Grind metal as necessary to achieve the proper surface texture.
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Focus on doing the job right to ensure customer satisfaction with the units.
Use Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste, address root causes, and improve the flow of information and materials through individual or team activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or leads.