Manufacturing Welder

Weld/fabricate and assemble pipe products and other plate/tubular products. Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal or overhead positions. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend and grind component parts. Detect faulty operation of equipment and materials. Examine work for defects. Operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade. Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable. Manage all Work Orders associated with fabrication. Ensure timeliness, safety and quality of material movement. Commitment to the concept of continual improvement and effective quality management systems. Ability to read blueprints and follow product specification instructions. Understand the production and Work Order process. Work independently and suggest solutions through MOC requests and appropriate chains of command. Be willing to participate in other manufacturing activities when there are no welding work orders, including, but not limited to: pipe-fitting activities, performing a variety of plumbing, mechanical and carpentry functions; assemble, install, maintain, and repair equipment such as chillers, pumps, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases. Exhibit professionalism in dealing with others and maintain constructive working relationships. Considerable judgment required to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general methods are available. Able to handle multi-task situations and work independently with minimum supervision. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and materials handling equipment in performing duties. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Perform technical duties on functional work group projects. Read and interpret blueprints and submittals. Ensure all quality requirements are met, and that required quality documentation is properly completed. Employ test techniques and procedures for key cell projects. Use job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality travelers and bills of material. Use hand and machine tools as necessary. 5+ years of pipe or structural fabrication experience. H.S. Diploma or equivalent. Adhere to all safety and personal protective equipment requirements. Knowledge of and ability to use computer E-mail and other basic use programs. Knowledge and ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair equipment such as chillers, pumps, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases. Knowledge of P&ID diagrams. SAP Experience. Welding certificate or degree