Welder Helper

Welder Helper

Background

• Works under general supervision of the Maintenance Manager in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A
• Assist welders in performing general industrial welding duties (lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms-such as machinery frames, bridge parts, and pressure vessels-using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements).

Tasks

• Assist with lay outs, positioning, and securing parts and assemblies according to specifications, gain familiarity with using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Assist with welding components and assemblies, gain familiarity with electric, gas, arc, and other welding equipment.
• Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife
• Assist welders/fitters with installations or equipment repairs, such as pipes, valves, and tank linings, as well as placing new equipment.
• Assist with and gain familiarity with heating, forming, and dressing metal parts, using hand tools, power tools, torch, or arc welding equipment; ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc
• Gain familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations; assist developing templates and other work aids to hold an align parts
• Gain familiarity with equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques

Specifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Interest in learning welding/pipe fitting/millwright trade craft; prior experience a plus
• Knowledge of:
  • Basic levels mathematics and English comprehension
  • Basic level of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
  • Basic level of safety, health and environmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures

• Skill in:
  • Equipment selection and maintenance
  • Quality control analysis
  • Organization and self-motivation
  • Reading drawings, service manuals and blueprints

• Ability to:
  • Work easily and skillfully with hands
  • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 55 pounds
  • Climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds; and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Work in extreme cold and hot (120 F) environment
  • Comprehend oral and written English instruction
  • Lift up to 50 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
  • Follow established policies and procedures and work within precise limits
  • Work independently with a team environment to assist others as needed
  • Operate and maintain wide variety of tools and equipment
  • Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
  • Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
  • Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test

FLSA

• Non-Exempt

Current Openings for Welder Helper Jobs at Jost Chemical Co.