Job Title: Welder
Position: NonSupervisory
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Responsibilities:
- Interpret blueprints drawings and measurements to plan layouts.
- Weld multiple metal types (Stainless steel aluminum galvanized steel copper etc..
- Weld small and large components: catwalks equipment platforms etc. for Food Processing Plants.
- Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
- Maintain and repair all machinery.
- Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
- Performs all other related tasks such as flame cutting and grinding.
- Assess welded surfaces structures and components to confirm strength and integrity.
- Weld components in flat vertical and overhead positions.
- Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
- Maintains clean work area and stores tools properly when not in use.
- Notifies supervisors of issues welding inventory and consumables supplies metal onhand etc.
- Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing proper PPE including heatresistant gloves protective masks etc.
- Follow Food Safety requirements for Food Processing Plant including Good Manufacturing Practices
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a welder (preferably fruit industry).
- Excellent knowledge of welding machinery electrical equipment and manual tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to follow processes and procedures with little or no supervision.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to perform repetitive movements such as bending lifting and twisting for long periods of time.
Pay Range $16.50 min $19.00 max)/hour
This position may encompass other duties than the specified duties listed above. If necessary alternative duties can be assigned at the discretion of the direct supervisor.
Required Experience:
Senior IC