Welder

WESTERMAN INC•Bremen, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder sets up and operates advanced welding equipment, resolves problems, and works to eliminate scrap, rework, and downtime while repairing defective products. Repair work must meet acceptable appearance and quality standards, and all work must conform to specifications. The role requires a self-motivated, adaptable worker with a strong work ethic who helps maintain required quality levels. The position requires regular and punctual attendance and safe operation of welding equipment. The Welder plans work procedures, inspects completed welds, troubleshoots and adjusts welding machines, and participates in improvements to welding procedures. The role also requires following safety and quality procedures, meeting production standards, communicating with other departments, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 2 years of welding experience.
Basic safety training.
Intermediate math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
Firm understanding of volts and amps and the ability to adjust welding equipment accordingly.
Basic data-entry skills for maintenance breakdown calls.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work-order instructions, and weld symbols, and to operate the tools required for the position.
Ability to understand and follow quality policies and procedures and detect defects.
Troubleshooting skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including the entire shift; exert moderate to heavy physical effort and lift up to 50 pounds; and demonstrate a strong range of motion.
Ability to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk over even and uneven surfaces, and access all areas of the plant and grounds.
Ability to see, speak, hear, read instructions and measuring devices, and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and work in tight quarters.
Ability to crawl in and out of vessels.
Ability to meet visual demands that may include close vision, depth perception, seeing small details, and adjusting focus.
Ability to safely operate an electric and pneumatic grinder.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

Plan details of working procedures.
Inspect completed welds for conformance with quality assurance procedures.
Safely operate advanced-level welding equipment.
Set up, troubleshoot, and make advanced adjustments to welding machines to maintain production and quality.
Participate in planning improvements and modifications to welding procedures to increase safety, efficiency, and quality.
Follow safety policies and procedures.
Clock into production jobs consistently and maintain production averages at or above expected standards.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with all departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.