Overview

Job Title: Steel Welder

Location: Ocala , Florida

Position Summary:

Responsible for set-up, lay-out, and tack-up of various precision frame weldments and brackets. Move parts and heavy frames on and off machinery and throughout the facility.

Daily Job Responsibilities/Functions to Include, But Not Limited To:

· Set-up, lay-out, and tack-up of various precision frame weldments and brackets.

· Tack-up structures to tight tolerance

· Move parts and heavy frames on and off machinery and throughout the facility.

· Square up and weld various shapes of components.

· Read drawings and take measurements

· Weld both vertical and horizontal planes

· Weld out precision frames to exact tolerances

· Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Desired Characteristics:

· One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Excellent attendance and punctuality history

· Able to make decisions based on experience and available data

· Requires minimal supervision to plan and schedule workload according to production schedule

· Strives to meet or exceed job requirements

· Arrive to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled

· Interacts with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner

  • Work to continuously improve the operations of the department through lean activities and improvement suggestions
  • Willing and able to work flexible hours

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to pass MIG welding assessment and become certified on required alloy/joint combinations
  • Detail oriented with exceptional eye/hand coordination skills

· Good understanding of set up techniques

· Ability to read drawings and take or read measurements

  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to solve basic mathematical equations
  • Ability to interpret specifications, blueprints, and work instructions
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carryout detailed written and/or oral instructions.
  • Ability to follow through on work assignments

Performance Expectations:

Safety, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability and thoroughness of work performed; gains the trust and respect of the shift supervisor, co-workers and other employees; develops good working relationships with the shift supervisor, co-workers and other employees. Develops working knowledge of the production environment and has ability to respond to change.

Equipment/Machinery Used

Welding machines, Mig welder and Tig welder. 4.5 inch and 7 inch angle grinder, manual vertical band saw, pedestal grinder, and various clamps and fixtures; basic manual milling machine, forklift, tape measure, hand tools. Other equipment used: Oxy/Acetylene Torch and Plasma Torch.

Physical Requirement

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time; walk on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, and metal (to include metal or fiberglass ramps placed on 30 degree angles); climb stairs, balance, climb, stoop, crouch, and crawl; walk on hilly and uneven ground; use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands; lift push, pull, and/or move more than 50 lbs. without a mechanical aid; and communicate with others Work environment is a manufacturing warehouse atmosphere with extreme temperature changes, loud noises and machinery with moving parts. Work environment could also involve some outside exposure.

Working Conditions

  • May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels).
  • Safety training and equipment are provided by MPP in accordance with applicable law, industry standards and company policy.
  • Occasionally lifts more than 50 lbs.

Acknowledgment

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Firm. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.00 to $18.00 /hour

Experience:

  • Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
  • tig welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Schedule:

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