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Welder

Willoughby, OH, US

We are currently searching for a Welder to join our team

The Company: Ericson Manufacturing engineers and manufactures temporary power, lighting and safety electrical products for your workplace. Family owned and operated since 1918, our mission is to safeguard your jobsite with quality and innovative solutions with a commitment to safety, ease of use and reliability.
 

General Purpose: Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient in assigned welding techniques. Consists mostly of MIG welding (GMAW) of carbon steel and aluminum alloys. Occasionally TIG welding (GTAW) of the same materials, and stainless steel is necessary.
• Interpretation of mechanical drawings, including weld requirement symbology.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys and aluminum materials.
• Responsible for preparing and setting up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs
• Working knowledge of fixturing and welding set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Arranging and assuring the parts to be welded are in order before being welded into final products. Using related drawings, squares, calipers, a tape measure, and fixturing for this task.
• Clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat-bending, bolting, or grinding parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a welded final product.
• Control the processes of fitting, heating, and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrinkage of parts.
• Operating equipment safely and applying safety practices at work while performing his/her duties.
• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Clean and prepare product for final assembly
• Examining finished products and parts. Comparing them with samples, standards, and referring to supervisor/quality assurance to check whether the specifications are met.
• Occasionally operating accessory equipment and performing tasks necessary for assembly of welded metal components, such as cutting, grinding, bending, and others.
• Communicating necessary welding equipment maintenance to supervisor.
• Assist in repairs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications:

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Needs to be able to work with limited supervision
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical blueprints, production/assembly instructions, parts lists, verbal instruction and notes
• Ability to apply previous experience to perform detailed written or oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to resolve minor problems as they arise
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in various forms of welding, specifically aluminum and steel MIG welding with some TIG welding preferred. A mix of school and work acceptable.
• Preferred certification to welding standard AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2, or equivalent in steel and aluminum standards (this certification will have to be obtained during employment if not already possessed)

Ericson offers competitive compensation

Ericson is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled