2nd Shift Welder

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 / hr., Depending on experience 

 $2.50/hr shift incentive added for working 2nd shift, will be removed if move to 1st shift 

Hours: 4:00pm to 12:30am, Monday -Friday 

Job Description  

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. 

Essential functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies 

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Work environment 

• Inside / Outside

Physical demands 

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

 Required education and experience 

• High School diploma 

Preferred education and experience 

• Experience with different methods of welding
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship

 Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.