Job Description

Job Location: Pelham Shop South - Pelham, AL 35124
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Second ShiftPOSITION SUMMARY:  This position is responsible to lay out, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
1.    Welding
•    Weld parts in flat, vertical, and/or overhead positions
•    weld in all positions, vertical, horizontal
•    Evaluate all engineering drawings and ensure implementation according to welding specifications.
•    Perform all welding work with help of forming and cutting equipment.
•    Provide assistance to production process wherever necessary.
•    Design and produce new parts according to specifications.
•    Perform efficient welding of various metal objects.
•    Perform work with help of various hand and power tools.
•    Analyze diagrams and specifications and cut all metal accordingly with help of cutting equipment.
•    Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks on products.
•    Administer all welding activities in a safe and efficient manner.
•    Assemble old units and perform modification and repair work if required.
•    Collaborate work with metal sheets and apply various insulation materials.
2.    Read Blueprints and/or Drawings
•    Use Welding material per provided drawings.
•    Communicate defects to manager.
3.    Safety
•    Attend scheduled safety meetings.
•    Enforce all applicable safety policies.
•    Maintain a safe work environment
•    Promote safety among co-workers.
•    Participate in Behavior Based Safety program.
4.    Power saws and portable grinders
•    Assist in use of portable grinder, hand file, and/or scraper as necessary
•    Use precision measuring tools to inspect grooves and angles
5.    Other
•    All other duties as assigned.
ATTRIBUTES:
•    Problem Solving – Ability to read blueprints
•    Must be capable of working any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week, if needed.
•    Must be able to multiple tasks with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
•    Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.
•    Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
•    Must possess the basic reading and math skills
•    Must have good written and verbal communicate skills.
•    Strong record of attendance reliability
•    Safety Oriented with the ability to work well within a team environment.
•    Must be capable of performing the essential job duties required of this job
Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:
•    Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
•    Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
•    Access all areas within a site which could include heights, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
•    Will be working at times in covered environment or in an outside environment.
•    The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions:  Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Particles.
•    The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
•    Ability to consistently lift over 50 pounds as needed.
Preferred

Experience: 3-5 years

Required Education:  High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Preferred Education:  Technical training or AA degree in technical related field is desired.