GENERAL DESCRIPTION - PURPOSE OF ROLE:The welder is responsible for fabricating and assembling structures and parts by using various welding techniques and equipment. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications to produce high-quality welds in accordance with standards and project requirements.Essential Functions:Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Perform welding operations using appropriate welding techniques.Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements and specifications.Set up and operate welding equipment including welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, and related tools.Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and degreasing to ensure proper welding quality.Select and measure appropriate materials and components for welding based on project requirements.Weld components in various positions (e.g., flat, vertical, overhead) using appropriate procedures.Inspect welded joints for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.Perform post-welding processes such as grinding, sanding, and polishing to achieve smooth finishes.Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and prevent accidents.Qualifications and Experience:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.Proven experience as a welder in a similar role is required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:The successful candidate should:Understand various welding processes.Have a knowledge of different types of metals, their properties, and how they respond to heat and pressure.Be able to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to understand project specifications.Understand how to operate and maintain welding machines, torches, electrodes, and other tools.Have precise hand-eye coordination and steady hands to manipulate welding equipment and materials.Be able to consistently produce high-quality welds with attention to specifications and details.Be capable of troubleshooting welding issues, adjust techniques, and make necessary repairs.Have basic math skills for measurements, angles, and calculations related to welding tasks.Education Requirements:Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The environments range from cold and dry to hot and humid and may include work outdoors. Indoor work within the manufacturing plant is required. This environment will be noisy and may contain stimuli such as flashing lights and strong odors.*THE ABOVE DEC ARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.*Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:- 401(k)- 401(k) matching- Dental insurance- Health insurance- Health savings account- Life insurance- Paid time off- Referral program- Vision insuranceShift:- 10 hour shift- 8 hour shift- Day shiftPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person
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See More Details >>Do you like working with your hands and big metal toys, tools and machines? Do you learn quickly and take pride in a job well done? Are you looking to gain and enhance your skills in a trade offering lifelong work opportunities in diverse areas of the economy? Well, if any of this describes you, then we’d love to talk to you about a Welder position.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with a technical school program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the program. The American Welding Society reports 771,000 welders nationwide, with 402,333 employed and 9,463 active job openings at any given time. In Cordele, GA, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $54,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options across various industries.
