Mig welder job description

1st shift schedule is 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, overtime is required

We are hiring! Come join us. FWE is growing and we are looking for positive, proactive and efficient individuals to join our dedicated team. No experience necessary. We love to train eager individuals looking to grow with a growing business.

Why FWE?

• We started over 65 years ago and are now an established national company
• We offer competitive pay, substantial raises within your first 90 days of service, and quarterly bonuses
• One week of vacation during your first year of service
• A full-time direct hire position, no need to go through a placement service
• State of the art, air-conditioned, manufacturing facility. Very clean work environment
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Life Insurance
• Room for advancement and cross training

Our MIG Welder will be trained to:
• Perform all job responsibilities according to FWE’s safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Weld frames together using prints/drawings and square and tape measure to ensure accuracy
• Weld parts together according to prints/drawings
• Spot weld parts or product that has been damaged and/or has holes to be repaired
• Use computer system to generate job stickers to accompany completed work
• Inspect the condition of metal on all product before welding to make sure there are no scratches, dents, or major imperfections
• Operate and maintain welder on daily basis
• Change gas bottles for Argon & Trimix
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to use tape measure, spot welder, hand saw, drill press, torch, plasma cutter, vise grips, hammer, grinder, air drills, measuring tools
• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, basic computer skills, and English skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, professionalism and teamwork skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of a High School education or General Education Degree (GED)
• 3-5 years welding experience and/or training classes and/or a combination of both experience and training are required.

Physical Demands of this job are:
• The employee is regularly required to stand, use hand to finger to handle or touch, talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee occasionally is required to sit, climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee occasionally is required to lift/move 35 pounds or more. Vision requirements for this job include close vision.

1. Am I comfortable taking responsibility for myself, never allowing myself to be a victim?
2. Do I have the courage it takes to be vulnerable with my team?
3. Am I strong enough to share specific feedback with my colleagues?
4. Will I be able to ensure clarity? Whether I must ask for it or give it?
5. Am I able to hold a colleague accountable?
6. Can I be committed to caring more about advancing the culture of the team than advancing myself?

We're often told that our team feels this is the best place they've ever worked. That's good because that's literally our goal. We know that if our team feels valued and taken care of, they'll pass it on to our customers. That's how we've consistently grown for nearly 30 years, and that's how we'll keep being a special place to work in the future.

The Qualified Welding Fabricator will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Withstand working in high temperatures
• Work in a standing position for long periods, kneel, bend and work with arms above head, use hand-operated power tools
• Must be able to identify quality and build issues and notify appropriate person(s)
• Required to pass a drug screen and background check

Requirements of a MIG Welder:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have excellent stamina, strength, and dexterity.
• Must have the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Must have a sound understanding of welding safety.
• The ability to teach would be advantageous.
• A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
• Must have excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

That is the Morrison Way. That is the only way we know.

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay : $24.00- $29.00/HR

Shift : 6:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Job Duties Of A MIG Welder:

• Review Fabrication Drawing for clarity of information before starting to weld fabrication.
• Set-up and finish weld Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the Fabrication Drawing and the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code.
• Check own work using various inspection tools.
• Set-up and operate various fabrication equipment, including but not limited to Drill Press and Saws to cut and drill material for fabrications.
• Operate a Lift Truck and Overhead Crane to move material.
• Visually check over the equipment you will use and that it is in safe operating condition.
• Assist in the training of Welders as instructed by the Fabrication Supervisor.
• Work with the Fabrication Supervisor to ensure the safety of persons in the shop.
• Fills in and assists with whatever other duties, as called upon and/or as needed.

• Qualified Welder per AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and 3+ years of applicable welding experience
• Must be able to read and understand Weld Symbols, Structural Fabrication Drawings, and Bills of Material
• Willingness work within deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team setting in achieving Company growth goals.
• Self-motivated; able to function with a high sense of urgency
• Committed to quality work with attention to detail
• Willingness to perform challenging as well as not-so challenging tasks