Position: WELDER 

Reports to: Production Manager 

Department: Welding/Shop 

Supervises: Individual Contributor 

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Payrate/Salary: $DOE

Employment Type: Full Time 

Schedule: Mon-Fri: 7:00 – 3:30

Summary – Primary responsibilities include assembling pieces of metal together or repairing damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape; reviewing blueprints, cutting metal into the appropriate shape and smoothing molten metal to remove creases. 

Essential Functions - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project

Sourcing the materials to be used in the project

Measuring and cutting materials to specifications

Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together

Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints

May be asked to perform other duties as required by business needs 

Competencies

Emphasizes safety during all of their workplace activities

Detail Oriented - exhibits keen attention to facts, specs, etc. to ensure accuracy

Physically Capable - Steady handed and enough physical strength to manipulate heavy pieces of metal and piping according to the specifications of a blueprint

Problem Solving – investigate, research, etc., to develop alternative solutions

Education and/or Experience

Intermediate level, only candidates with 3+ years of TIG Welding Experience will be considered

Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques ex. MIG, a plus

Ability to read blueprints; Knowledge of metallurgy

Basic understanding of physics and engineering to complete structurally sound repairs a plus

 Questions? Contact: Margie McLaughlin, 609-845-6036, margiem@blusadefense.com