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STRUCTURAL STEEL MIG WELDER

Full-Time Position – Webster, NY

Salary Range: $23-35/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares and welds all joints to AWS D1.1 structural steel welding code standard. Operates semiautomatic welding equipment to join metal parts using the gas metal arc welding process. Cleans and repairs welds with grinders, plasma gougers, other equipment, and methods common to the welding trade

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Fabricate components by following requirements; using equipment to clean, prepare, burn, and weld pieces, utilizing power and hand tools as necessary
• Read specifications, blueprints and/or sketches to repair or modify metal parts
• Verify welding results by inspecting welds; Check angles and gap allowances using micrometers and calipers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation by completing necessary records (job order, router tracking)
• Maintain safe work environment by following procedures, complying with legal and company regulations
• Safely operate electric cranes to transport workpieces (pipe) and metal components

NOTE: THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS ILLUSTRATIVE OF TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. IT IS NOT MEANT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY DIRECTION AND PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• At least 1 year of Welding and Fabrication experience; Ideal Group will certify in AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding
• Possess basic knowledge of computer systems and equipment maintenance
• Must be able to communicate effectively with leadership and teammates
• Must have the ability to read/write and understand both verbal and written work instructions in English, work orders and customer specifications
• Basic math and measurement skills required (addition, subtraction, decimal and fraction conversions); able to accurately read a tape measure
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have authorization to work in the United States
• Must have the ability to read/write and understand both verbal and written work instructions, work orders and customer specifications
• Basic math and measurement skills required (addition, subtraction, decimal and fraction conversions); able to accurately read a tape measure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Able to stand (85%); walk (10%); stoop, kneel, bend or crouch (5%), as required
• Frequent twisting, horizontal reaching, upper extremity push/pull, bending
• Able to wear required PPE; ear plugs, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and welding gear
• Most of the year temperatures inside the plant will match or exceed the outdoor conditions as bay doors remain open
• Weld smoke and metal-cutting machine filtration systems minimize smoke but do not eliminate it. Air quality is below OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limits) guidelines; therefore, Respirator use not required by standard, Voluntary Use only- must have medical evaluation prior.

*** Ideal Manufacturing is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our company and our people. Ideal Manufacturing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities. Ideal will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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