Welder

Quality Manufacturing Group

Columbia, MS

Pay: $20-$35/hr

Shift: Full time

Welder

Job Summary

Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Reports to

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

.

Educational Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. A certificate in the area of welding preferred with a minimum of 3 years welding experience.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, talking and hearing. Use of hands to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. May climb or balance. Visual and mental acuity required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs minimum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed and required

• Proficient in assigned welding techniques.
• Interpretation of mechanical drawings, including weld requirement symbology / study blueprints, sketches, or specifications.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials.
• Calculate dimensions to be welded.
• Conventional and precision measuring instruments (i.e. weld gauge)
• Process inspection, certification, and documentation.
• Basic welding equipment maintenance.
• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Must be able to accurately record time to correct job number categories, etc. for job costing.
• Understand and adhere to safety and housekeeping policies.
• Other duties as requested or assigned by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Other Qualifications or Requirements

• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems.
• Observance of and adherence to all company policies and procedures is expected at all times.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, heat, sparks, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is loud. Required personal protection equipment are earplugs, safety glasses/goggles, welding shield, non-flammable clothing (or equivalent protection), and steel-toed shoes.

Computer Skills

N/A

Technical Competencies

• Possess mathematical skills, analytical skills, and the ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems.
• Knowledge of plant’s equipment, systems, and processes.

Special Knowledge or Skills

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

While not directly supervising any person, ownership of work performed and responsibility for own actions are expected. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

Flux welders must be able to pass flux plate weld test. Experience with back gouging a plus

Pipe welders must be able to pass a 6G pipe test with stick and flux core, must be able to read blue prints and measuring tape. Welding test must pass X-Ray.

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Flux Core welding experience do you have?
• How many years of pipe welding experience do you have?
• How many years of sub arc experience do you have?
• How many years of Tig welding experience do you have?
• How many years of X-Ray welding experience do you have?
• How many years of experience do you have welding to ASME code?
• How many years experience do you have welding to B31.1
• How many years of experience do you have welding to B31.3 ?
• Can you read blue prints?
• Can you accurately read a tape measure?
• Do you have fitting experience?
• If you have fitting experience, how many years of fitting experience do you have?

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MS 39429 (Required)

Work Location: In person