Welder

Position Overview | The Big PictureThe Welder is responsible for building and constructing props and furniture for events and the company. The Welder reports to the Warehouse Manager and takes direction from the Warehouse Assistant Manager, Warehouse Lead, and Welding Shop Lead. Our Mission Values | Our Commitments

Each employee works together to strive to create the best design company by improving communication, showing genuine care for each other and the company, focusing on delivering quality, and demonstrating professionalism through personal excellence, with a shared passion, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional value to our clients.

Traits for Success | #thecraftsman

• Self-motivated and can work independently.
• Flexible and logical.
• Problem solver.
• Maintains focus and attention to detail.

Essential Duties | What You’ll Do – The Fun Stuff

• Type of welding we do at Kehoe Designs
  • Mig-gas metal/aluminum/cast iron arch welding
  • Tig-gas metal/aluminum/brass/copper stainless steel arc welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding
• Welds builds, and constructs custom props and furniture according to design specifications.
• Works with welding staff to ensure production flows smoothly and the welding shop meets established production deadlines.
• Prepares props and furniture for events including but not limited to wrapping fabric and vinyl, drilling holes, bolting, hammering, and hand and spray painting.

• Assists in managing supplies/inventory to include making sure supplies/inventory are in stock according to production needs and are used efficiently, organized, and stored appropriately.
• Wraps furniture and props for delivery.
• Cleans and sweeps workspace to ensure the workspace is organized, safe, and free from obstacles and debris.
• Level 2 Welders require more extensive welding knowledge and experience and take on increasingly complex and complicated welding projects.

Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There’s More

• Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
• Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
• Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system.
• Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.
• Assists in other departments as needed and directed.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications | What You Need to Bring

• Welding experience preferred.
• Ability to understand, read and speak simple English.
• Good verbal communication skills to communicate successfully with the Warehouse team.
• Ability to interpret pull sheets.
• Familiarity with proper packing methods is helpful.
• Must be able to provide the following tools for use during the work shift: wire cutter and utility knife.
• Good knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment that may include: Welding machine, band saw, pipe bender, grinder, portable band saw, torch, press drill, drills, hammer, screwdriver, hand drill, tape measure, dollies, and 8 foot and 12 foot ladders.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements |What it is Like in the Shop

• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach during the entire work shift.
• Able to walk 30% of the work shift.
• Ability to work with hands and arms during the entire shift.
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