Fabrication Welder
Verified Pay | $18.00- $24.00 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Merced, California |
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Job Description
Fabrication / Welder JOB ID #67321
Our client is a fast-growing agricultural equipment manufacturing company operating in the Central Valley Agriculture Industry that is seeking Welders/Fabricators. The Fabrication / Welder position will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment, performs skill manual labor along a fabrication and welding department. This person operates, trouble-shoots and maintains production line machinery and computers. May perform minor repairs as necessary.
Location: Merced, CA.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
- Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
- Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
- Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
- Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
- Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
- Operate production machinery and welders.
- Troubleshoot production line machinery.
- Perform equipment changeovers.
- Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications.
- Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
- Operate forklift to maintain raw material supply for the production line (only if certified).
- Complete daily production logs.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery, welders & equipment.
- Communicate with fabricators / welders from other shifts.
- Clean and maintain work area.
- Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
- Willing to work overtime both daily and weekends.
- Able to work both day shift and/or second shift.
- Must follow OSHA requirements, keeping a clean shaved facial surface around the respirator seal.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist mechanics and machinists in repair work.
- Perform resupply of inventory for parts and production supermarkets.
- Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
- Order materials from other work areas when needed. Maintain material supply adhering to just in time and lean manufacturing principles.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Basic reading, writing in English and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
- Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
- Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
- Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors and work boots. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
- 30 to 40 percent of the job requires lifting carrying holding and manipulating objects weighting excess of 50 pounds.
- Able to bend over.
- Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
- Able to push and pull.
- Able to stand on feet for duration of shift.
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work. Especially: skill and ease in using both hands
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
Schedule:
- 8-hours (2 Different Shifts)
- Day shift/Night Shift
- Mon – Sat.
Pay Rate: $18.00- $24.00 per hour (DOE)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
*Benefit Conditions - Waiting period may apply/Only full-time employees are eligible
Education
- High School or GED equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- 1+ yrs. (Preferred)
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