Welder

WINNING TOGETHER HONORABLY

Job Title: Welder Department: Fabrication Reports to: Fabrication Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt Position Objective:

• Through the practice of servant leadership; enhance people's lives; perform welding and associated tasks to safely deliver quality, best value products and services, on time, to internal and external customers.


Primary Responsibilities:


• Perform MIG and/or TIG welding and associated cutting, grinding and finishing tasks to engineering specifications
• Design and build welding fixtures

• Accurately orient weldment to design specifications prior to final welding procedures
• Handle and move material or parts with forklift or other means

• Accurately record data in ERP system to capture part movement and cost
• Follow safe work practices and perform housekeeping tasks

• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Assist with training other team members

• Recommend and implement up-to-date manufacturing methods to increase productivity and reduce costs
• Communicate openly, share knowledge, build positive collaboration between departments and team members
• Support and contribute to department and company metrics

• Be actively engaged in continuous improvement projects and culture

General Responsibilities:


• Adhere to, support and promote the Aagard vision and culture statements
• Demonstrate professional, respectful interaction with other team members

• Accurately and professionally represent Aagard to customers and vendors
• Other duties as assigned


Minimum Requirements:


• High School diploma or equivalent;

• Welding education/certificate and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• MIG and/or TIG welding experience required

• Knowledge of welding symbols
• Ability to read and understand the proper use of measuring instruments

• Ability to read and understand CAD drawings and blueprints
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift safely
• Basic shop math skills as rounding, positive/negative numbers, metric system

• Experience or training with computers and ability to learn and use Aagard specific software
• Understanding and/or experience with machinery fabrication and assembly environments

• Ability to communicate with a variety of people
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time

• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 75 lbs
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters

• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be highly safety conscious
• Observant with attention to detail

• Conscientious of meeting and exceeding the internal customer requirements
• Ability to take action and be proactive

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Passion for excellence

• Value and build a culture of measurement
• Ability to travel if required

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