CAREERS

ALUMINUM WELDER

Job Summary

The Aluminum Welder fabricates and assembles metal structures and produces metal products according to customer and employer specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This description represents the most significant job duties but does not exclude other work duties assigned or required but not mentioned.  

  • Set up welding machines and equipment (both MIG and TIG)

  • Weld, cut, and grind aluminum of different widths

  • Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc or other welding equipment

  • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications or drawings

  • Follows weld and assembly requirements of drawings for assigned product by using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)

  • Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc

  • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs

  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

  • Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers, and fixtures and gauges to check work and perform detailed inspection of parts produced.

  • ATTENDANCE:  Good attendance includes reporting to work on time, sticking to work schedules, being prepared to start work on time, remaining on the job during the workday to complete assigned duties and limited use of unscheduled leave.

  • QUALITY:  Every employee has the responsibility “to do it right the first time” in order to provide the customer a product that meets their requirements

  • SAFETY:  All employees will wear required safety equipment and comply with company safety rules, procedures  and policies at all times

  • ACCOUNTIBILITY:   Every employee will accept responsibility for the quantity and quality of their work and strive towards excellence.

  • This job description is subject to change with or without notice.

Job Requirements

Employees are required to follow procedures, work instructions and operational processes.  The potential consequences for non-compliance may result in an increased rejection rate at the Customer, increased internal scrap rate, delayed or late shipments, personal injury, and a negative impact on the environment.  

All employees have the responsibility to contain and immediately notify management of any nonconforming product.  

This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • 1+ years of TIG and MIG welding experience or equivalent training 

  • MIG and TIG Certification AWS D1.2 (or able to achieve within 60 days of employment)

  • Successful completion of the CIT weld test.

  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures

  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc.)

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings

  • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face shield, gloves, PPE, etc.)

  • Deftness and attention to detail

  • We provide comprehensive training and certification for candidates who demonstrate strong aptitude and commitment to the trade.

Working Conditions / Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to loud noise, fumes and airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration; may work with or around chemicals that create a hazardous exposure which is defined on the accessible Safety Data Sheets; employee is exposed to moderate temperature changes over an eight-hour shift.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  

  • The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  

  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.