As a Welder, you will weld parts to blueprint specification in order to meet production schedules and company standards for quality and quantity.

Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, this position is based in Bauxite, Arkansas.

If youre up to the challenge, the reward is satisfaction . . . and knowing you helped build something real. Join our passionate team and help build something you can be proud of a future filled with passion, pride and satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ability to identify parts and materials

Use process and set up sheets

Complete and maintain required paperwork

Ability to Read and Interpret Blueprints / Machine Drawings / Weld Symbols

Ability to read standard measuring devices to the nearest .0312 (1/32")

Understand basic geometric dimensioning & tolerances

Visual weld inspection to identify good and bad welds

Perform basic shop math

Read and use a standard and metric conversion chart

Set up and use standard fixturing

Demonstrate the ability to safely operate overhead cranes and jib hoists

Operate small hand and power tools

Able to read Jaeger #2 type vision lettering at 12"

Able to pass pulmonary function test where required

Safely operate gas heating and burning equipment

Preheat / Post heat parts per procedures using temperature sticks

Demonstrate cosmetic acceptability in all welds

JOB REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Must be able to successfully pass AWS D1.1 in the flat weld position - 2G - Grove test #20 within 2 weeks of training.

Maintain certification by using the process at least once in a six-month period.

Familiarity with welding methods and techniques, equipment, set up and operation.

Familiarity with assembly and fabrication practices.

Ability to read and interpret routine welding and fabrication drawings; use and interpret measuring devices such as rule, scale, square, protractor; ability to use and understand fractional, decimal and metric measuring methods.

Other duties as determined by supervision.

Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.

Perform job functions in a safe manner.

Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed.

Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.

Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.

Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to managements attention or correct those you can.

Eye examination prior to being assigned to a welding position and periodic eye exams every three (3) years thereafter while in a welding position as part of the maintenance of qualification to perform welding. Minimum acceptable vision requirements are near-distance acuity in at least one eye such that the individual is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart.

Specific vision abilities include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.