Welding Assistant
About The Position
Assist with various types of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment under the instruction of production personnel. Support the activities of the welding team. The welder helper will ensure an organized work environment, and adequate maintenance of equipment and materials. Will guarantee welders have tools and materials, such as filler metal and grinding discs available, and operate welding machines, grinders, hammers, beveling machines, torches and magnetic drills. You will be familiar with various metals such as carbon and stainless steel. To ensure success you will pay attention to minute details, which will save costs associated with errors and consequent reworks.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year working in a welding, manufacturing, construction, or related environment
- Accredited trade or vocational school welding certificate is preferred
- Pay attention to minute details
- Familiarity with various metals such as carbon and stainless steel
Nice To Haves
- Accredited trade or vocational school welding certificate
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Assisting welders to set up work areas with tools and fixtures
- Move rigs/fixtures between work areas
- Ensuring welders have required materials and tools available, such as rods and grinding discs
- Maintaining levels of materials and supplies
- Loading and unloading machines and fixtures
- Employing sanders and grinders to clean welds
- Maintaining knowledge of various types of metal
- Operating various tools and types of equipment
- Identifying safety risks and hazards, and complying with relevant safety procedures and regulations
- Transport parts using forklifts/carts to and from the weld work areas.
- Assist with fabrication of equipment by cutting, burning, drilling, and grinding
- Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded
- Abide by company policies
- Work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required to achieve business objectives
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid non-working holidays
- Monthly, site-wide BBQs
- Up to 8% retirement contribution
- Annual bonus program
- 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day
- Family-friendly company-wide events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
