Welder - 1st Shift

Welder Job Description DWM Holdings is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a 1st shift Production Team Welder position. The Production Team Welder will be responsible for fitting and welding of steel and aluminum using a MIG and/or TIG process, and work on special projects as required. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a member of the Production department.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies safe work practices in accordance with ANSIZ49.1 and company policy
• Familiar with welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, WPQR.
• Able to locate and understand shielding gas, filler metal, and base material certifications
• Experienced in welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel and AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum standards
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core (FCAW experience is useful)
• Capable of performing fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions, fixed and rotated
• Consistently produces structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing welds in a fast-paced production environment
• Performs in-process quality inspections of own work and executes high- quality repairs quickly
• Takes full ownership of a welding machine and adheres to a daily/weekly PM schedule
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S principles and company policy
• Utilizes thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to fabricate parts
• Fills cavities or corrects malformation in parts and hammers out bulges and bends in metal workpieces Requirements:
• Safety conscious and thoroughly familiar with ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (available online for free at: http://www.aws.org/library/doclib/AWS-Z49.pdf )
• Thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Able to pass a practical weld test on company products, using sample drawings and WPS
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in challenging positions and tight areas)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week, 1st Shift
• Associates Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply Physical Requirements:
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach throughout an 8–10-hour shift.
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, and noise while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.