Welder 1-Shelby

Steffes•Shelby, NC

18h

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for ensuring high-quality welds. The role operates wire welders, plasma arc equipment, cutting torches, welding tools, and hand tools, and requires the ability to read blueprints and follow standard work and training guides for each process or product. The position may also involve basic robot operation and, subject to specific criteria, an opportunity to obtain external robot operation/programming certification. The role supports customer, quality, safety, and company objectives by following weld procedures and acceptance criteria, identifying defects or inconsistencies, and working collaboratively with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Ability to operate various welding tools and hand tools.
Ability to read drawings and blueprints, and heat numbers when applicable.
Ability to follow standard work, training guides, weld procedures, and acceptance criteria.
Ability to perform basic problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to make adjustments to fabricated parts for proper alignment.
Ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand to a significant degree; stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, handle, feel, and grip as required.
Visual acuity to inspect completed work.
Ability to learn and remember tasks and processes, maintain focus, work independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate with visitors, and complete tasks in situations with speed or productivity quotas.
Ability to work in internal and external environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

External Robot Operation/Programming Certification may be obtained based on specific criteria.

Responsibilities

Operate various types of welding tools and hand tools, including die grinders and angle grinders.
Read drawings, blueprints, and heat numbers when applicable.
Follow and understand standard work, training guides, weld procedures, and acceptance criteria to meet customer requirements.
Perform basic robot operation where applicable, including loading and unloading parts, starting and stopping the robot, conducting daily device TPM and operator TPMs, and notifying a lead or supervisor when welds are outside tolerance.
Use basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Follow and understand build boards and Kanban system requirements.
Report inconsistencies or defects in material, product, or equipment.
Adjust fabricated parts as needed to allow proper alignment.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through collaborative communication with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
Help the company meet its strategic, quality, and safety objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with EHS training and procedures, report EHS incidents or concerns promptly, and contribute to the EHS program.
Participate in job-specific training and complete work according to standard work, processes, and procedures; notify a supervisor if work cannot be completed as required.
Support the Steffes Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures; communicate professionally, strive for quality, promote a positive company image, and be punctual.