Welder II at Maysteel in Garland, Texas

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION:

This description summarizes the requirements of a general set up Welder II level employee performing in the Welder II classification.

Perform experienced level work within Arcweld classifications. Work with Welder III and Team Lead employees to acquire skills required for promotion to Welder III level.  Must demonstrate the ability to complete and understand direction from Team Lead and other Welder III-level employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain safe work environment (i.e. use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, etc)


• May Perform both MIG and TIG weld processes based on project needs


• Ability to set up and operate a minimum of one job requiring mig welding process


• Ability to set up and operate a minimum of one job requiring tig welding process


• Ability to fluently read blueprints and knowledge of weld symbols


• Deburr and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture  


• Gain knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to Quality specifications.


• Inform Management or Lead of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.


• Start up and stop perform routine operations related to arcwelding related equipment


• Familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation and calibration equipment.


• Clean production area (sweep, mop, and remove debris)


• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.


• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.


• Ensure conformance to specifications.


• Mark parts for identification.


• Place equipment on conveyor belt for further processing.


• Scrape waste material from machine.


• Read and interpret gauges.


• Record data.


• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs


• Take instructions from Management and Lead person.


• Conserve resources and Supplies to facilitate minimum waste.     


• Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture product at required quality levels.    


• Assist in training Welder I welders.


• Recommend and select proper tooling for required tasks, as well as recommend productive process changes.


• Select proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions


• Conserve resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction


• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

A high school diploma, GED and or equivalent experience with power and hand tools a plus
Basic Math and Communication skills required Arcweld certification a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 lbs.  Employees also frequently bend, twist, and reach and may stand and/or walk up to 8-10 hours per day. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job consists of working in a manufacturing facility. Job could consist of making changes by hand or by running machinery equipment. Will receive objects or parts on conveyer belt, be responsible for your portion of the job, and then pass materials down conveyer belt or to next worker.