Welder

Job Title:

WELDER            

Department/Group:

MANUFACTURING

HR Contact:

AMY THOMPSON

Location:

GARFIELD, MN

Travel Required:

NO

Job Description:

At Prime Attachments we take pride in the quality of our products and we are looking for welders that strive for excellence and creating a positive customer experience. I you share these values, like to take pride in your work and have the drive to continue to learn and grow at our growing company, this position may be for you! 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assembling and welding together metal components on the production line to produce skid steer attachments according to blueprints.
• Weld or tack weld metal parts together using electric or gas welding equipment
• Connect hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas, and turn valves to release mixture
• Manually guide gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
• Weld components in flat, vertical, horizonal and overhead positions
• Position and secure workpiece using forklift or hand tools such as clamps or jigs
• Weld small and large components
• Maintain and repair all machinery
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• Chip off excess weld and spatter
• Examine workpiece for defects and measure workpiece with straightedge or template to ensure conformance with specifications
• Follow strict safety regulations and use personal protective equipment such as heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and steel toed boots
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature
• Surpass customer expectations using skill and attention to detail
• Complete lock out/tag out procedures as required by OSHA

ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with co-workers and management
• Continue to grow and learn new skills and knowledge; continue to identify personal areas of improvement in a positive manner to achieve personal goals
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Complete required trainings as necessary

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Understanding of fabrication operations, weld procedures, processes and fixturing required
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment and manual tools
• Ability to read fabrication blueprints/engineering drawings
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred
• Outstanding attention to detail

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to handle or feel materials, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds manually. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Direct Reports:

NONE. Welders report directly to Lead Welder.