Aluminum Welder

Description

Summary/Objective

The aluminum welder position is responsible for MIG welding aluminum and steel on a variety of trucking parts and in a manufacturing environment, under the supervision and direction of department production supervisor.

Essential Functions

1. Performs aluminum and steel welding operations to support the production floor.
2. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the team lead and department supervisor.
3. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
4. Must be familiar with welding & fabrication concepts in order to perform the tasks stated above.
5. Must be able to operate a stand-up and sit-down forklift
6. Must be able to weld a finished product

Competencies

1. Teamwork Orientation.
2. Time Management.
3. Performance Management.
4. Results Driven.

Requirements

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a high level of heat/humidity conditions due to working in a non-climate controlled facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Due to the machinery required for this position, the employee may at times be at risk of electrical shock.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee must be able to stand and walk for long periods up time (up to 8-10 hours per day), reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Must also be able to bend and twist as necessary. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is typically a full-time position. Hours of work are dependent upon shift, with and overtime and Saturdays required as needed per company business needs.

 Required Education and Experience

1. 2-3 years of manufacturing-related experience.
2. 2-3 years of aluminum welding in a production environment
3. Strong ability to read a tape measure and blueprints.
4. Strong understanding of safety and quality processes.

Travel 

No travel is expected for this position.

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.