Flexhead Welder

Flexhead Welder

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: North Kingstown, RI

Reporting To: Seth Tiburcio

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

Perform TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding operations on a variety of stainless steel components to stainless steel braided hose assemblies to produce high quality products while meeting departmental performance standards, customer specifications and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work from blue prints and other drawings to properly execute job function by accurately measuring and laying out locations for welded components using various jigs.
• Visually check parts in preparation for welding, cleaning weld area of oil, dirt, rust and burrs.
• Weld materials together with speed and accuracy using techniques for TIG welding on stainless steel.
• Observe problems arising during the welding process and accurately adjust speed and voltage to correct problem.
• Check dimensions to ensure parts are within print dimensions.
• Use various measuring devices to ensure work is to print specification including, but not limited to, coordinate measuring machine, machinist square, micrometers, verniers, thread and plug gauges.
• Use crane, dollies and carts to obtain and return material to and from storage area and move completed job to next operation.
• Store all tooling, fixtures and additional point-of-use items in an organized manner, in drawers, on work bench etc. with proper labels, color coding, floor marking or other identifying mechanism.
• Maintain work area as well as machines, tools, and equipment to meet program requirements.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Identify and assist in remediation of any and all safety hazards in the work place.
• May be regularly rotated to other job assignments to assist in meeting production schedules.
• Perform other duties as directed by Team Leader/Supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Must have experience with TIG welding on stainless steel components.
• Must have ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to use measuring equipment such as measuring tapes, verniers and calipers, and read gauges.
• Must be able to read blueprints or other shop drawings.
• Must have keen eyesight and strong hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to communicate in both verbal and written English
• Must be able to concentrate for several hours at a time.
• General computer skills