Overview

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems, and high-performance below-grade vaults.

JOB SUMMARY:
The production welder is responsible for following production schedules by work order specification requirements and blueprints. Must be able to read and write English. Must pass the weld test, including MIG & TIG, as this role will demand all varieties of metal, including aluminum. Maintains quality through visual inspection of equipment, materials, and process. Must be qualified to operate production welding equipment, train and use all equipment in the metals department and account for all shift production reporting. Maintains good housekeeping practice and ensures that company policies and safety rules are followed on any task assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MIG and TIG experience

Understand blueprints or drawings.

Understands various pieces of welding equipment.

Good hands-on skills

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Good mechanical skills and use of welding equipment.

Good understanding of quality and safety practices

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules.

Read and understand written assembly instructions.

Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

ISO sections about the position.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Various pieces of welding equipment, including MIG and TIG welders

Welding fixtures

Deburring equipment

Hydraulic and manual benders

Various measuring tools

Blueprints and drawings

Forklifts/ Pallet jacks/Cranes

Scales

Various hand and grinding tools.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Pass work physical and lift test

High School graduate or equivalent

Certification in Welding is a plus.

Must be able to speak, read/comprehend and write in English.

Ability to lift up to 30 / 50 pounds.

Capacity to work overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the orders to carry out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, and walking (up to continuously); bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools, and machinery up to 30 / 50 pounds (frequently); use seeing, hearing, and speaking.

Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

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