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Job Details

Duties and responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
Measure, mark, cut, and fit metal components using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and/or Flux-Core welding as required.
Assemble and tack weld components to prepare for final welding.
Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments such as tape measures, squares, levels, and calipers.
Operate fabrication equipment to include grinders, saws, torches, drills, ironworkers, and plasma cutters.
Inspect completed welds and assemblies for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
Repair defective welds and make necessary adjustments.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and team members to resolve fabrication and assembly issues.
Perform routine maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
Assist with material handling, loading, and unloading as required.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 - 2+ years of experience as a welder/fitter in a production/manufacturing setting
Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical skills, problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required
Experience with MIG and TIG welding
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques
for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Ability to identify, measure material and produce quality products consistently
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures and angle gauges
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitudeAbility to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and parts.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive

Preferred Education & Experience:

Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
3 - 5+ years of experience as a welder in a production/manufacturing setting
Welder certification
Forklift certification

Working conditions

Travel 5% of time for meetings at other SSAB locations, deliveries, trainings, seminars & conferences as needed

Physical requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards