Welder

The Welder operates MIG/TIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal parts and assemblies per customer specifications, meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Reporting Structure Reports to: Welding Supervisor Direct Reports: None Authority: Responsible for weld booth performance, identifying process issues, and halting work for safety concerns.

Key Responsibilities Expertly operating MIG and/or TIG welding equipment.Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positionsLay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding, using straightedges, squares, clamps and fixturesAbility to make minor welding parameter adjustments to ensure proper weld qualityExamine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with standard inspection tools to ensure conformance with drawing specificationsSupporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time productionReporting all property or tool damage immediately to the production supervisorMaintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbookUsing inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)Selecting and using fixtures, as identified in the process setup sheets, IQS, or job travelerGathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work in process parts) to successfully run the jobReading the print fully to understand tolerances, geometry, weld symbols and special instructionsSeparating and labeling non-conforming parts according to the ISO policyUnderstanding safety requirements in work areas and complying with requirementsUsing material data sheets (MSDS) effectivelyCompleting daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assignedAccurately entering job information, quantities, and inspection results into the ERP systems