Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00am-2:30pm
Job Description:
The Fabrication Welder is responsible for supporting daily production operations through skilled TIG welding, accurate material handling, and precise inventory control. This role plays a key part in ensuring product quality, production flow, and inventory accuracy while assisting in organizing and leading production activities within the department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery and welding equipment used in the production process.
- Perform TIG welding on sheet metal components to meet quality and production standards.
- Examine finished and in-process products to verify conformance to procedures and specifications.
- Move raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods manually or using pallet jacks.
- Count finished products to verify completion of production orders.
- Mark, label, or tag parts and materials for identification and traceability.
- Control and verify accuracy of product movement from WIP to finished goods using the ERP system.
- Separate and stage products according to level of completion and production schedule.
- Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies within the production area.
- Assist in organizing workflow and supporting production leadership to maintain efficient departmental operations.
- Experience with assembly weldments and custom fabrication.
Qualifications:
Experience & Technical Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of experience aiding or supporting a production team in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ability to help lead or organize departmental activities.
- At least 5 years of TIG welding experience, specifically working with sheet metal.
- Strong understanding of welding fundamentals, quality standards, and safe work practices.
Computer & Administrative Skills
- Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel).
- Experience using ERP systems for inventory tracking and production reporting is preferred.
Knowledge & Communication
- - Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of product conversion and manufacturing processes.- Effective oral and written communication skills.- Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks, collaborate with team members, and continuously learn and adapt.
You should be proficient in:
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
- Welding Setups for Production
- Blueprint Reading
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- MIG Welder
- TIG Welder
- Stick Welder
- Flux-Cored Arc Welder
- Laser Welder