Welder
$44,595–$51,834 year
On-siteAlbany, New York, United States or Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks. Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces. MIG Welds along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines. Connects regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch. Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch, and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame. Holds & guides torch at proper angle to cut metal. Examines weld for bead size and other specifications. Scarfs or grooves welds and parts. Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatter. Other duties as assigned. Requires ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently up to 50 lbs., and occasionally up to 90 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- MIG Welder
- prior experience in a manufacturing environment
- MIG Welding experience
- Six months or more of related experience and/or training
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Knowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals
- Ability to understands and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape
- Experienced in a fast paced production environment
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
- frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- occasionally lift and/or move 90 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, & depth perception
- Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED/Technical School
- Six months or more of related experience and/or training preferred
- Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape
- Experienced in a fast paced production environment preferred
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