Welder

Chief•Rensselaer, IN

About The Position

The Welder performs GMAW welding processes and carbon arc gouging on production materials in compliance with required specifications. The role prioritizes safety and efficiency, supports a collaborative and hazard-free workplace, and follows training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean, organized workspace. The Welder ensures compliance with quality standards and maintains required AWS certifications, including meeting or exceeding an 85% UT pass ratio. The position also involves operating and maintaining assigned equipment, completing paperwork and data entry accurately, managing tasks with minimal supervision, meeting the required weld Earned Hour Ratio, and safely transporting materials using material-handling equipment. The role may also include responsibilities that support a safe, collaborative department, such as leading continuous improvement projects, supporting safety and health policies and programs, training employees, and participating in incident investigations.

Requirements

Ability to perform GMAW welding and carbon arc gouging in compliance with required specifications.
Maintain required AWS certifications and meet or exceed an 85% UT pass ratio.
Knowledge of assigned equipment capabilities and applicable welding codes.
Ability to set up and perform routine maintenance on welding machines.
Ability to complete paperwork and data entry accurately.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform GMAW welding processes and carbon arc gouging on production materials according to required specifications.
Prioritize safety and efficiency and contribute to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns.
Follow training guidelines, policies, and procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
Identify and address potential hazards.
Meet quality control standards and maintain required AWS certifications, including meeting or exceeding an 85% UT pass ratio.
Operate assigned equipment in accordance with its capabilities and applicable welding codes; set up and perform routine maintenance on machines.
Complete job-related paperwork and data entry accurately.
Manage tasks independently with minimal supervision while maintaining the required weld Earned Hour Ratio.
Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment to transport materials safely and efficiently.
Work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Support a collaborative, safe, and hazard-free environment driven by employee involvement.
Lead departmental continuous improvement projects, support and execute safety and health policies and programs, train employees, and participate in incident investigations.