Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The welder is responsible for welding structural metal products using various equipment including welders, shears, grinders, ironworker, or plasma cutters, and for the maintenance of welding equipment.

Requirements

• Read blueprints & drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout for a specific job.
• Prepare work via the use of grinders, calipers, rulers, and clamp pieces.
• Operate manual and automated welding units in various positions (vertical, horizontal, etc.) according to job requirements
• Fabricate new or replacement parts by reading blueprints and use of measuring devices.
• Maintain length of the arc and speed of movement to form a specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Grind or clean weld joint of workpiece.
• Repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.
• Tack assemblies together.
• Able to wear specialized protective or safety equipment
• Assemble component parts using hand and small power tools.
• Maintain equipment and change hoses, fittings, air valves, suspension parts, etc. when required
• Ensure efficient and timely processing of various job orders by organizing work to be performed according to complexity, materials used, anticipated completion time, etc.
• Account for time and work completed via online computer terminal data collection system.
• Meet established standards for productivity and quality. Confer with the supervisor when problems occur that impact expected levels of performance.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment .

Education :

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Physical Requirements

The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing environment requiring high safety precautions.

JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service / protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies.

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