What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder (MIG) position at Fimco Industries?
Welder Position Summary:
Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to join fabricated metal pieces to specifications or other forms of instruction.
Welder Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
- Plans details of working procedure and tools and material requirements
- Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
- Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
- Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment
- Perform product repair on items set aside
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Welder Experience and/or Education:
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
- Completion of formal welding program preferred
- 2 years of manufacturing welding experience
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to set own welder
Welder Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in assigned welding techniques
- Working knowledge of weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
- Interpretation of mechanical drawings
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
Welder Safety and Hazards
- Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be considerable
- Attention and care are required to prevent injury to others when performing maintenance work
- Work involves considerable stooping and bending Considerable glare emits from work, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment. Exposed to moderate burns and exposed to flying objects, such as chips and scale
- Accident hazards can involve severe cuts and bruises. The job site must be carefully enclosed to prevent injury to others from sparks and flying chips
HOURS ARE 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY, OVERTIME AS NEEDED
