Welder

Umdasch Group • Kenilworth, NJ

24d • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder reports to the Yard Manager and assists the Branch Operations Manager. The Welder is responsible for their specifically assigned, hands on tasks ensuring accuracy and efficiency of the work performed and ensuring that safety and quality standards are upheld and maintained within the yard (including the reconditioning and/or welding area and the warehouse).

Requirements

• Possesses valid welding certification.
• High school graduate.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
• Willing and able to learn new products, concepts and techniques.
• Collaborative and able to work independently in a results-driven, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a construction or building materials yard a plus.

Responsibilities

• Able to read and understand fabrication drawings.
• Consistently operates tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintains a valid welding certification.
• Ensures equipment is properly placed and returned to its proper storage location.
• Assists in maintaining an organized and efficient yard.
• Work productively as a member of the team
• Takes responsibility in the proper use, maintenance and safety of all tools and equipment.
• Complies with Doka Standards regarding quality, safety, accuracy, productivity, etc.
• Participates in all physical stock taking to ensure inventory and maintains daily interaction with yard staff, truck drivers and management.
• Consistently uses approved safety equipment (PPE).
• Asks questions and ensures continually training in product knowledge.
• Ensure proper disposal of all damaged/scrap material in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Complies with company cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Safely performs pushing, pulling, and lifting tasks to upwards of 100lbs or more only with the proper use of the appropriate equipment provided.
• Ensures equipment is and will be functioning properly and is placed and returned to its proper storage location.
• Maintain current welding certification at all times.
• Properly wears all required personal protective equipment
• Immediately reports all incidents, accidents, unsafe work conditions, problems or concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Willingly participates in all mandatory training classes.
• Safely operates forklift.
• Consistently maintains a clean, well-maintained and organized work area.
• Consistently complies with all safety requirements
• Flexible to work overtime as required.
• Other duties/projects as assigned; including participating in company committees/teams.
• Complies with all company policies, business and safety practices.

Benefits

• Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.

What This Job Offers

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