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Welder Fabricator 2-P. Job in Mesquite Gr8Jobs
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,212 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Welder Fabricator 2 will weld one or both Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, Steel, Aluminum, or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. This position will review specifications, lay out metal components, cut, fabricate, and weld those pieces together to create tools and other parts. The Welder Fabricator 2 will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. This position will interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process. The role will inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness. This individual should be familiar with and comply with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. This role may also prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot.CORE FUNCTIONS
Metal inert gas (MIG) welding Steel, Aluminum and/or Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding on products. Must be able to meet daily productivity and output goals (production outputs are measured hourly/ daily). Set up devices and/or components for welding according to specifications, work orders and/or prints. Join and fabricate metal by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics. Responsible for following the appropriate welding process. Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical/ horizontal). Repair product and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps. Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws. Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety. Meet production output targets/goals. Meet zero quality defects on product. Effectively perform a wide range of complex duties within the scope of responsibility.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience High School Diploma, general education degree (GED), and/or completion certificate from a certified technical school required. Experience equivalent to education can be considered. Minimum 3 years of work-related experience as a Welder preferred. Fabrication experience utilizing fixtures and jigs preferred. Required Licenses MIG or General Welder Certification preferred Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Ability to read blueprints. Ability to use a tape measure and calculate fractions. Ability to visualize projects and put together timelines and processes to complete projects efficiently and effectively. Travel None.COMPETENCIES
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.