Job Opening: Welder Apprentice

Pay: $21 – $24
Hours: 1st shift
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Overtime and Saturday required
Temp to hire Opportunity 

JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision can set up and operates gas and electric welding equipment used in the manufacturing of metal cabinets.  Responsible for meeting safety, quality and productivity expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.    Under supervision, sets up and operates different types of equipment used to weld metal cabinets and other related products. 
2.    Plans details of working procedure, tools, and material requirements.
3.    Welds sheet metal using different welding positions (flat, overhead, vertical, etc.).  
4.    Cleans and prepares surfaces (including sanding) to be welded.  
5.    Uses cutting torch equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
6.    Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
7.    Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
8.    Works from blueprint, engineering specifications and production schedules. 
9.    Upon completion of welding operations, assists other areas as needed.

Technical Competencies:
•    High school or equivalent education preferred.
•    Must have 3 years or more of MIG Welding experience. 
•    Production welding with sheet metal experience preferred.
•    Must demonstrate the capability of welding sheet metal products by passing welding test.   
•    Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints and engineering specifications.  Basic reading, writing and numerical ability.
•    Proficient in using measuring devices as required for product inspection.
•    Available and willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as production demands dictates.
•    Must be able to work with minimal supervision.