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Welder - 2nd Shift

DWM Holdings, Warren, MI, United States


Welder Job Description

DWM Holdings is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a 2nd shift Production Team Welder position. The Production Team Welder will be responsible for fitting and welding of steel and aluminum using a MIG and/or TIG process, and work on special projects as required. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a member of the Production department. This position will train on first shift and then transition to second shift once the ideal candidate is fully trained.
Responsibilities:
Understands and applies safe work practices in accordance with ANSI Z49.1 and company policy
Familiar with welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, WPQR.
Able to locate and understand shielding gas, filler metal, and base material certifications
Experienced in welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel and AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum standards
Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core (FCAW experience is useful)
Capable of performing fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions, fixed and rotated
Consistently produces structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing welds in a fast-paced production environment
Performs in-process quality inspections of own work and executes high-quality repairs quickly
Takes full ownership of a welding machine and adheres to a daily/weekly PM schedule
Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S principles and company policy
Utilizes thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to fabricate parts
Fills cavities or corrects malformation in parts and hammers out bulges and bends in metal workpieces
Requirements:
Safety conscious and thoroughly familiar with ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
Thrives in a collaborative team setting
Able to pass a practical weld test on company products, using sample drawings and WPS
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in challenging positions and tight areas)
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
Must be reliable, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
Willing to work 40+ hours a week, Second Shift
Associates Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply