WELDER - Atlas Machine & Supply : Job Details

This position fabricates or repairs metal parts by welding, brazing, cutting and metal spraying. Methods used would be Mig, Tig, Stick, Oxyacetylene, Submerged Arc welding and spraying equipment by applying their welding knowledge and skills to complete the assignments. SHIFT: Second shift position with shift differential pay ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances before welding the work piece, establishing the sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent welding
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate welding factors such as rotation speed, travel speed, tip angle, preheat and post heat.
• Starts and observes welding operations to detect malfunctions and adjusts machine controls to the required adjustments.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve welding or assembly problems.
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment and tests operations of unit to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Recommends plan of action based on their welding expertise as applicable.
• Operates overhead cranes to transport, set or move work assignments as needed.
• Operates forklift as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) High School is required.
• Trade school training in welding is a plus.
• Requires one to three years welding experience or combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Requires ability to read and comprehend blueprints, sketches, and directions.
• Strong analytical skills are necessary including problem solving.
• DOT certification may be required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Position requires standing, sitting, squatting, twisting or stooping for long periods.
• Travel up to 20%.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) Retirement plan
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance, available on day one, no waiting period.
• Company paid life Insurance, short/long term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays

It is Atlas' Policy to employ qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary in operating our Company. An integral part of this Policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regarding recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, training, promotions, terminations of employment, and company sponsored social and recreational activities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. It is also the Policy of Atlas to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind. Our company does not and will not tolerate any employee unlawfully harassing another employee, for example, by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms.