What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Clemco Industries Corp.?
Welder Position Announcement
Hours: 6:00 am to 2:20 pm with ½ hour for lunch at noon each day
Status: Nonexempt/Hourly/Full-time/Benefits eligible
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Summary: We welcome resumes from students in enrolled in welding programs as well as experienced welders. Salary commensurate with experience. If in school, must be able to work days. We do not have a 2nd or 3rd shift at Clemco.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
- Fits and welds fabricated metal parts to produce standard and/or special products.
- Has full understanding of welding procedures regarding electrode size, current, arc length and voltage, travel speed and electrode angle.
- Can set up and adjust welding equipment accordingly. Works with complicated engineering drawings.
- May attend seminars or other training to keep skills up to date
- May work in other areas from time to time as assigned
- Seeks out and implements continuous quality improvements
- Actively participates in LEAN activities such as PDCA, A-3, and Root Cause Analysis activities
- Demonstrates flexibility when asked to take on new things
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Apprentice level: students enrolled in a Welding course of study or who have done welding for 1 year or more are welcome to apply as Apprentice Welders.
- Level I: prefer 3-5 years’ experience in MIG welding and machine setup for light gauge metals (16 gauge to ¼”).
- Skilled Welders: prefer 3-5 years’ experience in MIG welding and machine setup for light gauge metals (16 gauge to ¼”).
- Requires thorough knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints along with the ability to convert this knowledge to obtain an efficient product.
- Must pass ASME certification in agreed upon time frame.
- Requires the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals and fractions.
- Requires the use of standard measuring instruments normally required to set angles and dimensions within stated welding tolerances.
- Requires some judgment to comply with instructions, follow prescribed methods and make minor decisions as to setups, operations and processes.
- Experience in safely and efficiently operating a forklift and overhead crane may be required for some assignments.
