Welder
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Position: Welder
Company: Alamo Group
Company: Alamo Group
Job Brief
Old dominion brush company (odb) is accepting applications to fill the position of welder in the department of welding and fabrication in richmond, virginia.
Experience
Job Background of 15 Years is required
Qualifications
Diploma in releted field is required
Job Detail
- Military-Friendly Employer – V3 Certified
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Training and Development Programs
- Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
- Located 3 blocks from Bus Stop
- And much more where Safety is Priority #1 If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to the ODB job site here. Essential Functions of the Job: Adjusts and uses torch and plasma cutter and/or grinder properly in standard/non-standard positions following engineering drawings.
- Welds in vertical, flat, horizontal or overhead positions.
- Uses basic hand tools, such as tape measure, square, clamps, etc., to verify proper weld application and quality of weldments.
- Examines work piece for defects and ensures conformance with specifications.
- Welds out components previously tack welded by experienced welders.
- Preps and finishes metal components by grinding or sanding.
- Operates material handling equipment. Operates overhead crane/hoist.
- Responsible for movement of material or product and proper storage.
- Must be physically able to wear required appropriate personal protective equipment including welding helmet, gloves, protective apron and/or leather attire, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and fresh air/forced air respirator as required.
- Performs MIG welding and some TIG welding.
- Reliable and punctual attendance.
- All other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s): Experience in MIG and TIG welding
- Ability to read and understand English
- Capable of performing standard measurements. Ability to read a tape measure in American measurements. ability to use other measuring devices and understand fractions, decimals, and dimensions
- Ability to read drawings and sketches (blueprints)
- Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work al1and as part of a team
- Good math skills
- Mechanical aptitude and demonstrates initiative. willingness to learn and work in all welding areas
- Understands basic procedure of voltage and amp settings for given requirements Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous education in or minimum of 1year working in a metal fabrication-manufacturing environment. Vocational education in welding may contribute to experience.
- Fab shop and welding experience a plus.
- Experience with JD Edwards helpful. Working Conditions: Use hands or fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Good Hearing
- Lift, pull and push up to 35 pounds without assistance
- Lift, pull and push up to 36 to over 100 pounds with assistance
- Stand, walk on a concrete surface
- Climb up to 4 feet
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Work near moving mechanical parts
- Work around fumes or airborne particles
- Position has the following vision requirements: Close and distance vision
- Ability to distinguish colors and shades of color
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus Work performed in a loud manufacturing environment Notes:
- Machinery used includes welder, cutting torch, grinder/sander, pallet jack, drill
- The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees so classified
