MIG Welder I - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

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Position: MIG Welder I
Pay: $18.00- $21.00/HR. Paid Weekly.
Schedule:
2nd Shift: M-Fri. 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. ($1.00 Shift Differential)

Position Summary

The MIG Welder I will join, fabricate, and repair steel parts by using specialized gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment.

• Safety Commitment:




• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.




• Welding Requirements:




• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.


• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.


• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness.


• Prepare materials and setup for welding equipment or robotic devices as needed.


• Complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in specialty areas as required.

• Quality and Accuracy:




• Ensure error-free work for internal and external customers.


• Follow established processes to support safety and quality programs.




• General Duties:




• Maintain a clean and organized work area.


• Work under direct supervision.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Relevant experience, apprenticeship, or vocational training preferred.


• Must be able to pass and maintain MIG Welder certification.


• Basic critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.


• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes. Must maintain certifications for required equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.


• Proficiency in using hand tools (hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander).


• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, box calipers, slide dial calipers, and micrometers.


• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and metric to English measurements.


• Ability to produce high-quality work.


• Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.


• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, including walking 2-5 miles per shift.


• Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop repeatedly for extended periods.


• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25lbs – 50lbs from floor to waist and front carry up to 25lbs to 50lbs repeatedly per shift.


• Ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps.


• Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.


• Ability to read labels, follow safety and standard operating procedures, and communicate effectively in an industrial environment.


• 20/30 vision with the use of corrective lenses.


• Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which include, but are not limited to:




• Exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, and vibration from use of equipment.

• Hazards: proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals.


• Atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gas, or poor ventilation that may affect the respiratory system or skin.


• Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.