Position Overview: The Welder I is responsible for performing various welding and fabrication task to produce precision parts and components. This role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The Welder I will work under the supervision of senior welders and supervisors to ensure that production goals are met while adhering to company policies and procedures.
2nd Shift: M-Th: 3:30pm-1:30am - 12% Shift Premium
Core Competencies:
Health, Safety and Environmental
- Selection and Use of PPE: Proper selection and use of plant PPE and task-specific PPE.
- Safety: Maintain safe work habits, recognize hazards, and ensure hand safety.
- Hazardous Communication: Understand and follow hazardous communication protocols and grinding safety.
- Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO): Implement lockout/tagout procedures to control hazardous energy.
- Mobile and Powered Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts and powered pallet jacks.
- Crane Operations: Perform crane pre-use inspections, operation, and rigging.
- Machine Guarding: Ensure machine guarding and E-Stop awareness/operation.
- Policy Adherence: Follow JM Life Critical Policies.
- Waste Management: Manage waste streams including scrap metal and environmental considerations.
- JSA: Comprehend and sign off on Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
- Hot Work: Understanding of hot work permitted areas and housekeeping.
Computer/Data Entry
- Computer Skills: Basic computer skills including Microsoft O365 applications(Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word).
- Reporting Systems: Perform quality control inspections of parts on the machine and report any deficiencies via applicable quality reporting systems.
- Data Entry: Document work orders(via SAP ERP system) and other documentation required for quality control.
- SOPs: Locate and use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) via computer based library system (SharePoint).
- Training: Ability to navigate and utilize various computer based training (CBT) for safety and compliance.
General Industry
- Tool Use: Use common hand and power tools effectively. Examples would be drills, grinders, deburring tools, surface grinder, etc.
- Measuring: Ability to use precision measuring tools such as tape measures, scales, micrometers, and calipers to perform dimensional tolerancing of parts.
- Shop Math: Apply basic shop math including measurements, geometry, volume, and area.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Interpret blueprints and understand entry-level GD&T including the ability identify weld symbols.
Job/Trade Specific
- Equipment: Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
- Collaboration: Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with team members to complete projects on time.
- Set-up: Demonstrate ability to set-up a welding machine in order to perform necessary tasks. This includes the use of programs and profiles.
- Tooling/Fixtures: Demonstrate ability to set-up and use fixturing to complete necessary fabrication tasks. This also include the ability to effectively utilize rotary tables.
- Welding: Ability to perform basic welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum.
- Metallurgy: Understanding of heat control and its effects on alloys.
- Inspection: Ability to perform visual inspections on welds for cracks and porosity.
- Inspection: Demonstrate ability to complete pressure testing of welded parts to inspect for weld quality.
- Equipment: Ability to use various fabrication shop equipment such as shear, plate roller operations, hydraulic press break, hand break, foot shear, swaging, and flaring.
- Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. This includes ability to weld in multiple positions/angles.
- Production: Demonstrate ability to meet or exceed minimum standard times for assigned tasks.
Department Specific Requirements
Alloy
- Welding: Demonstrate a high proficiency in TIG welding (GTAW).
- Fabrication: Demonstrate ability to fabricate to completion various products using provide kit of materials using SOP's, blueprints and retained knowledge with little or no oversight.
- Inspection: Demonstrate ability to complete dye penetrant testing of welded parts to inspect for weld quality.
- Proficiency: See Alloy Department Skills Matrix for requirement minimum part requirements.
Minimal Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.
- In addition to the competencies mentioned above, there is a minimum of 1 year of welding/fabrication operational experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or certificate in Welding or similar program from an accredited institution.
- In addition to the competencies mentioned above an ideal candidate would have 3+ years of welding experience
- Experience with all disciplines of welding.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing plant with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Pay: From $23.89 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- TIG welding: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Tucson, AZ 85741 (Required)
Work Location: In person
