WELDING DEPARTMENT – SETUP/OPERATOR
Reports to: Plant Operations – General Manager
Location: West Chicago
FSLA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position
A welder set-up & operator will utilize welding equipment by applying welds per drawing specifications to product components. Must be able to work with welding standards and specifications, create various jigs, program and re-program numerous metal components made from various gauges of stainless steel to produce metal welded assembly parts. Must measure dimensions of production parts using calipers, micrometers, and templates to ensure conformance with quality standards.
Job Duties
- Responsible for preparing parts needed for production from raw materials
- Responsible for welding and fabricating standard products
- Assist in monthly inventory count to ensure proper inventory control
- Inspect quality of prepared raw materials before welding into each product. Report any discrepancies to the Supervisor or Quality Control Specialist
- Assist in large project construction and assembly when necessary
- Measuring and cutting raw materials to be used in fabricating parts, when necessary
- Actively look for ways to improve the profitability and productivity of the company
- Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools in accordance with layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics and sketches
Skills and Experience Required
- Previous welding experience preferred (willing to train the right person)
- Ability to interpret documents and drawings
- Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Must be organized and pay close attention to detail to optimize quality processes and increase efficiency
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
- Ability to stand for minimum of 8 hours
- Must be able to interpret welding symbols per AWS
Education or Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required); College Degree preferred
- United States Work Authorization (Required)
**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
