MIG Welder - Harvard, United States - Erect-A-Tube, Inc.

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Job Description

We are seeking a MIG Welder to become an integral part of our team The Welder will be responsible for reading schematics and performing mig welding of structural steel components and parts.

Duties:

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, including welding symbols and marking of materials for final weld assembly, using measuring tape, rulers, fixtures, jibs, calipers, clamps and grinders.
• Determine appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded.
• Set up, align, assemble, and tack weld parts as required.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
• Ensure completed welds are of acceptable visual quality.
• Operate jib cranes, overhead cranes and forklift.
• Cross train and work in other shop production roles as needed.
• Follow quality and safety procedures.
• Complete production time reports.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

​Education/Skills/Qualifications:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• High School diploma or equivalent; technical degree in welding helpful.
• Previous experience in MIG welding preferred.
• Be able to read a measuring device to 1/16 of an inch.
• Be familiar with plasma cutter and grinders.
• Forklift certified or ability to obtain certification.
• Proven self-starter with ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills to work well with others.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
• Customer-focused, team-oriented attitude required.

​Safety/Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, grip, reach, stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
• Be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Possess the ability to lift, push, pull and carry 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Be able to do repetitive work.
• Be able to wear safety glasses while in production area.
• Supply own welding helmet and safety boots.

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