Welders

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary 1st and 2nd Shift positions available. Under the direction of the Fabrication Supervisor, the Welder is responsible for welding and assembling structural components according to blueprints and specifications. This position supports company goals while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, integrity, respect, and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and work orders. Lay out, align, position, and secure parts and assemblies using appropriate measuring tools. Select proper tooling and fixturing and determine the appropriate welding sequence. Assemble and weld metal components using various welding equipment. Prepare surfaces for welding by removing rust, scale, slag, grease, moisture, and other contaminants. Operate hoists, cranes, rigging, dollies, and other equipment to safely move materials. Inspect and measure completed work to ensure it meets specifications and quality standards. Use precision measuring tools, tape measures, straightedges, and blueprints to verify dimensions. Clean work pieces and finished products as needed. Properly mark and identify materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other required information. Complete required production paperwork accurately and on time. Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and according to specifications. Follow all company safety, sanitation, and quality procedures. Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; extensive welding experience may be considered. Welding certification preferred. 2+ years of welding experience, preferably with .045 wire welding. Skills & Knowledge Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing documents. Ability to read and understand weld symbols. Proficient in using a tape measure and basic measuring equipment. Strong commitment to workplace safety; OSHA training is a plus. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of continuous improvement practices, preferably Lean Manufacturing and 6S. Communication & Math Skills Ability to read and understand safety rules, production schedules, work instructions, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions and solve routine production problems. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle tools, equipment, and materials for extended periods. Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment. Requires close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. Work Environment Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Employees are expected to follow all company safety and workplace procedures. Steele Solutions is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and quality-focused work environment. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required. Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises. Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools. Melt and apply solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints, using soldering irons, gas torches, or electric-ultrasonic equipment. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment. Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments. Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and operations. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; extensive welding experience may be considered. Welding certification preferred. 2+ years of welding experience, preferably with .045 wire welding. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected] Call For Appointment: 414-940-9598