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APPLIED LASER TECHNOLOGIES
Production Welder
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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,946 / year median in Wisconsin
-4% projected decline
Job Description
1st
Shift Production Welder:
5:00AM-3:00PM Monday-Thursday Production Entry Level Welder 1 = $21.50-$24.50/hour Experienced Welder Level 2: $24.50-$27/hourSummary:
Fits, tacks, welds, and cleans components and assemblies per customer and internal specifications by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Adjusts weld settings as appropriate for the specific application.- 2. Sets up work area for efficient processing and maximum throughput.
- 3. Reads, understands, and implements all information and instructions included on job travelers and technical drawings.
- 4. Verifies dimensional conformance of components being produced.
- 5. Responsible for proper completion of all manufacturing and inspection documentation as required by company policies.
- 6. Identifies visual and dimensional defects and ensures that potential problems are effectively communicated to your department lead or supervisor.
- 7. Maintains minimum productivity requirements.
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Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of data entry and intranet.Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Specialized Training:
Technical Welding Certificate or equivalent may be used in lieu of experienceEquipment:
- Forklift
- Overhead crane
- Plasma cutters/torches
- Various hand and power tools
- Caliper, tape measure and any other measuring device
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
- Written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment
- Desire to take ownership of your decisions and take responsibility for their outcome
- Ability to stay focused and productive without immediate supervision
- A visible drive to perform beyond the minimum job requirements and expectations
- Ability to repeatedly reproduce welded component quality as good as or better than minimal specifications
- Ability to weld parts in multiple positions
- Demonstrated general working knowledge of relevant welding equipment
- Ability to safely operate equipment for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel when required