Welder

POSITION SUMMARY: The Welder is responsible for reading assembly prints, weld maps and welding process documents to weld assemblies and sub-assemblies to specifications in accordance with AGM's quality control standards.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns to read weld maps and WPD’s (Welding Process Documents) to weld car frames, floors and gates to specification using GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) process.  Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, learns to finish and grind components to drawing specifications.
• Learns how to use tooling and fixtures, saws, torch, grinders and sanders to produce parts which conform to quality control requirements of the Company.
• Learns to meet “pars” on a regular basis and reports to Production Supervisor on a continuing basis.
• Learns to complete all paperwork accurately and keeps work area clean.
• Works in accordance with all Company safety procedures and operates all tools and machines in a safe manner.  Corrects, or immediately reports to Production Supervisor and/or Production Manager, any unsafe working condition.
• Learns to follow all ISO (International Organization for Standardization) procedures. 
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance and punctuality record.
• Other duties may be assigned by a Manager/Supervisor in other areas or departments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess some mechanical aptitude, be capable of moving large amounts of steel stock and able to use hands to work with large and small parts.  Some experience with hand and machine shop tools and the ability to read numbers and instructions from assembly prints is also desired.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Welding courses and/or Machine Shop courses and/or work experience are preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to speak, read and write English.  Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as material lists, procedure prints, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.  Must have ability to write routine job reports and complete required paperwork.  Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions or decimals and compute rate.

REASONING ABILITY: Must have ability to apply common sense understanding to follow instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms, lift, carry and work with steel stock; assemble large and small subassemblies.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is also required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 85 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working around moving mechanical parts or machines.  In addition, the employee is exposed to, and may come in direct contact with, potentially hazardous chemicals or materials.  Therefore, the employee must follow proper safety procedures.  This position also requires an employee to learn how to safely operate and maintain welding equipment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Must be fork lift certified.

DRUG AND NICOTINE SCREENING REQUIREMENT: All job offers are contingent upon the candidate being able to successfully complete and pass a drug and nicotine screening. Nicotine is included in this test per the Drug Free Workplace Act and AGM's drug-free workforce policy.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT: All job offers are contingent upon the candidate being able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

About Us

AGM Container Controls, Inc., was founded in 1955 and is a growing family of brands delivering a wide range of products and solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing and Accessibility Markets. AGM was the first company to design breather valves for Hughes Aircraft missile containers! 

We are an active member of our local community. AGM supports the local Tucson community where we are headquartered and supports numerous charities and events throughout the year. In 2009, AGM was recognized with the national U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “America’s Best Small Business of the Year” award. 

What we offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. 
• Life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren). 
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – a retirement plan you can grow with! 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become an AGM employee-owner and share in the benefits. 
• Paid Time Off. 
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program. 
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year – go back to school on us! 
• Performance review after 90 days of employment with up to a 5% wage increase! 
• Wage increases based on performance and completion of higher education, given every six months. 
• Quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses! 
• Monthly work anniversary recognition, spirit and pastry days – and an annual company picnic. 
• Summer employment opportunities for family members who are students!