Welder

Description

Have you ever worked for Best Company to Work For in Colorado winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing with big company benefits and small company feel?

Why Merritt Aluminum Products?

In 2019, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Employer Contributions to Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available
• Voluntary long term & short term disability
• Quarterly profit sharing bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match

The hiring range for this position is $XX to $XX depending on experience.

The Welder position is responsible for safely and efficiently welding Company products according to specifications.

Key responsibilities include producing high quality work according to work instructions, meeting daily production schedules, demonstrating strong knowledge of welding processes and fixtures, plant organization, safety and continuous improvement.

Reports To: Supervisor, Aluminum Products

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS
Quality of Work
• Accurately interprets work orders to select the correct materials, fixtures and properly set-up their work area to complete the job
• Performs first piece and random inspections of completed work according to Company quality standards
• Proactively identifies defects or equipment issues to minimize scrap materials and rework of parts

Work Schedules
• Completes all assigned tasks according to work order estimates and their daily production schedule
• Identifies the most efficient way to safely complete their scheduled assignments
• Displays reliable attendance and schedules time-off with advance notice

Regulations & Safety
• Always correctly uses the proper personal protective equipment
• Maintains safe work habits and performs required safety inspections according to Company safety procedures
• Aware of their surroundings and avoids potential hazards or dangerous situations

Welding Knowledge
• Skilled at all aspects of operating welding equipment, including reading drawings, fixturing, advanced set-up and efficiently transitioning between orders
• Takes good care of the equipment/ resources under their responsibility and performs preventative maintenance according to schedule
• Cross trained to skillfully operate a variety of production equipment, cranes and forklifts

Organization
• Maintains a clean/organized work area and promptly removes scrap materials
• Organizes all tools, fixtures and equipment so they are easily accessible
• Correctly attaches identifying work orders with the associated completed parts

CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
• Exhibits honesty and integrity
• Maintains appropriate personal behavior
• Able to admit mistakes and learn from them

TRUST
• Honors commitments
• Maintains regular attendance
• Requires minimal supervision

EXCELLENCE
• Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values
• Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance

RESPECT
• Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization
• Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others
• Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers

TEAM WORK
• Works cooperatively in group/team environments
• Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers
• Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement

Qualifications

Requirements
Educational and experience requirements include:
Relevant experience welding in a production environment and/or training in a related vocational program
Proven ability to interpret and understand work orders/ plant drawings and properly set-up welding fixtures
Proven ability to consistently meet production schedules
Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job
Basic knowledge of production safety and procedures
Basic math and problem solving skills
Strong work ethic and consistent attendance
Proven ability to recommend process improvements
Demonstrated ability to maintain organization and safety

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, to assist with executing the company's business model, promoting the company's culture, mission and values

Salary : $21 - $27