Welder II

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Welder Fabricator II who will work in our Fabrication Department. A Welder Fabricator II at Phenix Technologies will construct and manufacture metal parts and products, taking particular care to produce clean, neat welds. Required to follow blueprints, determine material measurements, and take responsibility for fabricating parts used in later assembly processes. Responsible for the quality of your output, ability to perform simple tests to ensure weld quality and tolerance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work independently on some larger standard products and smaller non-standard products.
• Performance consistently meets and sometimes exceeds expectations in quality, accuracy, and time management.
• Fabricates and manufactures metal parts, cabinets, frames, and tanks, for later assembly.
• Understands blueprints to ensure exact specifications of output.
• Produces strong, neat, clean welds.
• Uses specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversees machines that perform the same job.
• Assesses welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors.
• Monitors machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Conserves materials by minimizing waste.
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Identifies and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Follows safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Additional equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of required level of education.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5-8+ years of welding experience welding tools and procedures; including MIG welding, TIG welding, metal fabricating, grinding, and finishing metals.
• Experience in sawing, plasma, and torch cutting.
• Experience performing self-directed layout work.
• Experience shearing, drilling, and bending metal to specifications.
• Excellent blueprint reading and knowledge of common welding symbols.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):

• Trade or technical school is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, climb step ladders, file paperwork, and use telephones. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds. Must use assistance when lifting 50 or more pounds.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.
Hourly Pay Range Minimum $22.76 - Midpoint $28.45

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for their expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.