Welder

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Welder / Fabricator

Location: Bellingham

Functional Area: Welding

Status: Non-Exempt

Last Update: 09-06-2017

Reports to: Senior Welder / Manufacturing Coordinator - Shop Foreman

Job Summary:

To perform welding operations required of fabricated and/or machined components.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø Is fully capable in all areas of a Welder/Fabricator.

Ø Visually checks own work and is able to inspect own work before and after first article inspection.

Ø Working knowledge in the implementation of the company's QMS. Working to procedures, flow charts, work instructions, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Ø Consistently produces work of accepted quality within budget

Ø Exercises proper care and maintenance of hand tools and power equipment.

Ø Qualify or be capable of qualifying to welding practices of Hi-Tech Metals quality standards.

Ø Works from general instruction of supervisor who gives verbal instructions and/or welding fixtures for a particular process.

Ø Knowledge of basic fabrication and set-up skills.

Ø To uphold the Quality Policy of Algonquin/Hi-Tech and work towards corporate goals.

Ø Responsible for weld tractability and all pertinent records.

Ø Use of general floor tools for layouts and final dimensions.

Ø Always comply with safety standards in the work place.

Ø Ensure production cycles/efficiencies are met or exceeded

Ø Ensure the company's QMS abides to customer, internal, ISO 9001, regulatory/legal requirements

Ø Abide by the OSHA regulations and standards.

Related Experience and Education:

3 to 5 years experience, certifications a plus

Other Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Ø Excellent communication skills (written and oral), exceptional math and organizational skills. Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills a must.

Ø Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, team based environment.

Ø Strong computer skills including Word and Excel required.

Ø Have experience in blue print reading and use of machine shop measuring equipment

Ø Ensure all components meet specifications using appropriate tools for verification

Ø Possess strong communication and interpersonal skill with attention to detail

Ø Good work ethic and flexibility to work any shift a must

Ø Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadline

Ø Be capable to train new welders.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be a complete statement listing all the duties of the position, but rather to act as a guide towards the major areas of emphasis of the job. As the nature of our business change over time, the position description will be updated accordingly.

Algonquin Industries and Hi-Tech Metals has been a leading Precision Machining and Precision Sheet Metal Fabricator for over 32 years. Algonquin Industries Inc. leads in precision machining and Hi-Tech Metals Inc. leads as a precision sheet metal fabricator.