Welder
LSI Industries, Inc., Tampa, FL, United States
Responsibilities and Duties:
Qualifications and Required Skills:
Job Requirements:
Job Type: Full-time
- Reviews work orders and parts from Department Supervisor and Lead Person.
- Works from blueprints. Performs weld techniques per required material and weldment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in mig welding.
- Sets-up weld equipment per material type listed on work order. Welds part per work order and blueprints.
- Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
- Use basic power hand tools and grinders to clean up weld work e.g., de-burring, clean weld splatter.
- Completes the Weld Quality Check list as required.
- Supports the company's lean initiatives and assists in Lean projects as required.
- Follows all safety practices and rules. Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
- Supports other departments or completes other duties, as necessary.
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- A welding certification or on job experience is strongly recommended.
- Previous experience with mig weld procedures is required.
- Previous experience with handheld grinders, drills, hammer, plasma cutting torch, blaster equipment and drill press is strongly desired.
- Previous application of lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving tools is a plus.
- Good understanding of blueprint reading.
- Must be able to read squares and measuring tapes.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Lifts frequently (50% of normal workday) material weighing 5 - 25 lbs. occasionally lifts (15% of normal workday) material weighing 25 - 60 lbs. lifting generally from floor level to waist level.
- Must reach, stoop, kneel and crouch.
- Be able to read part numbers and directions provided on a worksheet.
- Works within a team cell environment
- Must be reliable and willing to work overtime when required.
Job Requirements:
- Attention to Detail: Welders need to make clean lines and cuts when welding. Paying attention to the job at hand is necessary.
- Dexterity: MIG welders work with their hands and need to be steady during the welding process.
- Strength: MIG welders often need to lift or hold heavy pieces of metal in place while welding.
- Stamina: MIG welders can expect long hours on their feet, often in hot conditions.
- Technical Skills: Welding equipment requires technical knowhow, as does reading blueprints and understanding how the final product should look.
- Troubleshooting Skills: Welders should see flaws in welds or structural imperfections in the metal.
- Good Vision: Keeping a steady eye on the weld as it takes form requires good vision.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
- Prior welding Experience: 1 year