Welder 1st Shift

Gentherm•Trenton, NJ

11d

About The Position

The Welder sets up and operates welding equipment in a production cell, including automatic welders. The role requires working knowledge of equipment safety, work instructions, and procedures, and the ability to select settings for quality GMAW and GTAW welding. The Welder assesses weld bead soundness and integrity, makes teach-point corrections as needed, and adjusts the process to achieve satisfactory penetration and appearance. The position also involves supporting other operators in the cell; testing and repairing tooling such as adapters and fixtures; checking parts for physical and quality requirements; preparing production reports and maintaining records; performing preventive maintenance; moving materials and loading wire coils; completing quality checks; changing fixtures and testers; and keeping the work area clean. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with voluntary and mandatory weekend overtime. Starting pay is $20.09 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $23.73 per hour after 360 days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years old to be employed in manufacturing, per OSHA rules.
Able to perform the job's physical, mental, and visual requirements safely and efficiently, and meet quality and quantity standards.
Working knowledge of equipment safety concerns, work instructions, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate equipment in the welding cell, including automatic welders.
Select machine settings and perform quality GMAW and GTAW welding.
Assess weld bead soundness and integrity, make teach-point corrections, and adjust welding as needed to achieve satisfactory penetration and appearance.
Assist operators assigned to the cell.
Test and make appropriate repairs to tooling, including adapters and fixtures, and perform physical and quality checks of parts from tooling.
Provide production reports and maintain records as needed.
Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance.
Move materials and load wire coils.
Perform quality checks and change fixtures and testers as required.
Clean and maintain the work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.