Welder

Description

Job Summary:

Fabricate, weld, maintain and repair all plant machinery as well as maintenance and repair within the plant facility.  Assist as needed in other areas of the facility including other departments.

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate or repair equipment by welding or using other methods necessary.
• Assigns routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
• Troubleshoot production equipment to include blenders, scaling systems, sifters, hammer and roller mills and vertical form filling machines.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems in the production plant and facility.
• Assist with the maintaining and repairing of electrical systems consisting of 120v, 220v, 480v.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• CAD experience preferred
• Structural Stainless Steel highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience MIG and TIG welding
• Welding certification including MIG and TIG
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and reading schematics, license or certifications are a plus
• Experience maintaining and repairing production machinery
• Experience with PVC, copper and metal pipe
• Must be familiar with and routinely use all personal safety procedures and equipment related to the duties of this position
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to stand and complete tasks for extended durations
• Ability to operate equipment such as a forklift and/or scissor lift, etc.
• Must be able to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. frequently
• Walk long distances
• Ability to climb on and off a forklift occasionally
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed