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Welder/Fabricator
Date: December 11, 2018
Department: Weld/Weld Prep/Fabrication
Business Unit: Porter Corp
Location: Holland, MI
Reports To: Weld/Weld Prep Team Lead-Ryan De Roo
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: Hourly
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to Fabricate and Weld steel parts according to blueprint specifications. Welders are called to use specialized equipment to weld and assemble new metal forms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products
- Follow blueprints to meet product specifications
- Calculate material measurements to verify specifications
- Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
- Assemble and weld structures, sub-assemblies and be responsible for filing, burring and welding
- Rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
- Work in a team environment to achieve quality and quantity according to customer needs
- Maintain a clean and safe work space
- Safely operate all equipment
- Operate and maintain a MIG welder without supervision
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies (check all that apply)
Analytical Decision-Making
Communication
Learning & Development
Planning & Organizing
Professionalism & Integrity
Financial Management
Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
Teamwork & Relationship-Building
Results Orientation
EEO Accountability
Managing Others
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experienced or technical training as a structural welder with the ability to join, fabricate and weld metal tube and pipe
Travel
This position requires minimal to no travel
Computer Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems
Other Skills
- Timeliness of work completion
- Compliance and execution with company policies
- Limit lost time
- Development and participation in scheduling systems that provide a smooth interface between disciplines
- Reduction in lead time to the customer from order to delivery
- Adhere to and enforce all safety policies as determined by Porter Corp.
PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Other Requirements
- Ability to perform MIG welding thin gauge, mild steel and other weld-able material by applying appropriate welding techniques
- Able to read and understand a tape measure, weld symbols and welding gauges
- Must be able to interpret blueprint specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine and apply appropriate welding processes
- Fabrication abilities
- Able to MIG Weld
- Ability to recognize and perform to AWS standards