Welder

Description

At Systemair, we have a passion for indoor air quality. We are constantly striving to provide ventilation solutions that improve health and productivity in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. Innovation is in our DNA, and we continue to grow in terms of capabilities, product range, size, sales volume, and market share. We employ and empower people to take initiative and make decisions with the best interests of our customers and team at heart by achieving our goals to be an Employer, Brand, Investment, and Neighbor of Choice. Simply put, we prioritize, simplify, and trust, while committing to accountable behavior and personal responsibility at work and with our neighbors.

Under the direction of the Fabrication Manager, you will be responsible for the operation of fabrication equipment, such as MIG welding (Aluminum, stainless steel and galvanized), hydraulic presses, punch presses and other equipment and tools to cut, form, and attach metal together. You may also rivet, spot weld, or solder pieces together to fabricate raw material for assembly of product. You will read and interpret existing blueprints.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews equipment to ensure preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.
• Operates fabrication equipment such as, welding (MIG welding Aluminum, stainless steel), hydraulic presses and punch presses and other equipment and tools to cut, form, and attach metal together. `
• Assists with the set-up, preventive maintenance, operation, and quality of all equipment in Fabrication department, such as, welder machines, form rollers, tube cutter, etc. 
• Responsible to ensure that the work area is kept clean, organized, and safe.
• Performs safety and housekeeping activities.
• May assist in training Fabricator.

Skills, Education and Experience

• HS Diploma, equivalent certification or work experience.
• One year experience operating metal fabrication equipment and welding.
• Requires the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be dependable, accurate, customer oriented, and possess a strong work ethic. 
• Requires an ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must be mechanically minded and willing to be cross-trained in a variety of Fabrication functions.
• Consistently puts forth exceptional effort, works efficiently, and is able to keep up with assigned work load.
• Ability to motivate self to achieve the company’s goals on safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Willing to work in areas outside of direct responsibility when needed.
• Requires strong communication skills.

Job Conditions

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Must be able to bend and reach items at ground level and above the head. 
• Must be able to work on feet, standing and walking throughout the factory for up to 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to wear PPE; to include, but not limited to, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery, moderate noise levels, and varying temperatures; requires adherence to safety protocols and teamwork in a production-driven atmosphere. 
• May be exposed to loud, repetitive sounds from machinery or equipment
• May use chemicals or other in accordance with MSDS
• May operate machinery in close proximity or with objects exposed to eyes or face
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

The job conditions described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position. Proper use of PPE such as safety glasses, closed toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields and other equipment as designated by the job being performed in a production environment is mandatory. Adherence to Systemair’s safety policy is a condition of employment.