Position Overview: The Welder I is responsible for performing various welding and fabrication tasks 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: 2:30pm - 12:30am
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 to 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 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 includes 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 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 the ability to weld in multiple positions/angles.
· Production: Demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed minimum standard times for assigned tasks.
Department Specific Requirements
· Alloy
o Welding: Demonstrate a high proficiency in TIG welding (GTAW).
o Fabrication: Demonstrate ability to fabricate to completion various products using provide kit of materials using SOP's, blueprints and retain 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.
· Fabrication
o Welding: Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge of and ability to perform fabrication tasks using three main welding techniques: Arc (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW)
o Welding: Spot welding and fabrication to 1/8-inch tolerance.
o Weld Prep: Weld preparation (removal of scale and oil, grinding of bevels and fit-up).
o Plasma: Demonstrate ability to use a plasma machine to perform basic cutting tasks.
o Welding/Cutting: Demonstrate ability to perform welding and cutting task using oxygen/acetylene.
- Proficiency: See Fabrication Department Skills Matrix for welding exam requirements.
- Proficiency: See Fabrication 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.
- 0 years of experience required
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.
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Job Description: Welder II
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mid-Level Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in welding techniques, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle more complex welding tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and contribute to high-quality production in a dynamic environment.
2nd Shift, M-Th: 2:30om - 12:30am
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and FCAW.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspect welded joints and structures to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time.
- Conduct task-specific PPE selection and adhere to safe work habits.
- Ensure hand safety and communicate hazards effectively.
- Practice grinding safety and control hazardous energy (LOTO).
- Operate forklifts and perform crane pre-use inspections and operations.
- Handle crane rigging, slings, and lift devices.
- Ensure compressed gas cylinder safety and machine guarding.
- Utilize computer skills for e-mail, safety skills, and Workday.
- Manage waste streams (scrap metal, environmental) and welding fume extraction.
- Comprehend and sign off on JSA.
- Work in hot work permitted areas and maintain housekeeping standards.
- Use common hand tools and measuring tools (tape measure, scale).
- Apply basic shop math (measurements, geometry, volume, area).
- Prepare welds by removing scale and oil and grinding bevels and fit up.
- Identify weld fillers and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
- Locate and use SOPs.
- Perform basic machine maintenance and pre-use inspections.
- Set up and ensure functionality of welding machines.
- Use fixturing and rotary tables.
- Handle materials and operate oxygen/acetylene equipment.
- Perform basic welding of steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum.
- Conduct spot welding and fabricate to 1/8-inch tolerance.
- Understand heat control and its effects on alloys.
- Conduct visual inspections for cracks and porosity.
- Perform pressure check operations and chop saw operations.
- Operate shears, plate rollers, hand breaks, foot shears, swaging, and flaring.
- Use hydraulic presses and bend tubes to 90 degrees.
- Meet production standards.
Advanced Responsibilities:
- Recognize hazards and identify materials (alloys).
- Perform proficient welding of steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum.
- Conduct plasma cutting operations and gas purging.
- Perform soldering and brazing.
- Bend tubes with multiple bends and operate press breaks.
- Layout and weld out of position.
- Fabricate assemblies to 1/16-inch tolerance.
- Flatten and straighten materials.
- Use precision measuring tools (caliper, micrometer).
- Conduct visual inspections for undercut, cold lap, and inclusions.
- Maintain attention to detail and quality.
- Meet or exceed production standards.
- Solve problems and perform rework.
- Adapt to non-routine tasks.
- Implement 5S and manage quality spills and engineering tasks.
- Develop SOPs.
Minimal Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in welding is required
- 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 1-3 years of welding/fabrication operational experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry heavy materials.
- Comfortable working in various positions, including standing, bending, and kneeling.
- Ability to work in a noisy and sometimes hot environment.
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing plant with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
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
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- TIG welding: 3 years (Required)
- Welding: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- AWS Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
