Welder apprentice Jobs in USA

Title: Welder

Department: Weld

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently use welding and shop equipment such as power supplies, wire feeders, voltage and current controls, welding helmet, welding guns, measuring tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures, and other miscellaneous hand tools
• Ability to operate overhead crane, fork truck, and hand jack to move supply parts to working areas
• Load and position parts to fixtures and close clamps to hold parts securely
• Set weld equipment controls for proper current and voltage depending on the materials to be welded
• Maintain safety standards and operate safety equipment
• Fluent in reading prints and other instructions
• Weld parts per print to meet customer and quality requirements
• Solve operational problems as required to reduce cost and increase quality
• Perform routine maintained as required and inform supervisor of possible problems that may need to be addressed
• Prepare requisitions for materials and supplies when needed
• Complete work order, quality date and clerical functions as required
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe workstation
• Design and build weld fixtures when required
• Experienced with materials such as aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
• Efficiently populate weld assemblies
• Ability to do layout work, weld in all directions, and do metal finishing as required

Minimum Education

None
Specific Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend complex prints
• Great at following directions
• Fluent in weld symbols as well as welding techniques such as Tig, Mig, etc.
• Ability to weld in all directions
• Excellent understanding of decimals, fractions, and metric equivalations
• Familiar with Aluminum and its properties
• Maintain a Safe and clean workstation
• Work well with others, as well as the ability to train new team members
• Ability to use micrometers or calipers to check parts for quality

Education & Experience

• Two years’ welding experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in a production environment
• Personal Protection Equipment Training (PPE), Global Harmonization System Training (GHS), Lock Out- Tag Out Training, (LOTO)Onsite training available
• Tow Motor and Overhead Crane CertificationOnsite training available

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a production environment

Job Locations

US-SC-Rock Hill
Company Overview

Why IES Infrastructure?

IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you’re overlooking other significant factors – work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

Company Culture

Commitment to Excellence – Consistently exceeds expectations.
Honesty and Integrity – Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
Safety – Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.
Communication – Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
Employee Satisfaction – Create employee opportunities for growth and development.
Innovation and Creativity – Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
Resiliency – No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
Teamwork – Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.

All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.