Welder-Day Shift

POSITION:

Welder Aluminum

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 5:30 pm

STATUS:

Non-Exempt (hourly)

REPORTS TO:

Shop Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

LOCATION:

Winslow, ME

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks involved in the construction of trailer base frames, walls, roofs, doors, ramps, and gates for various aluminum framed trailers. This includes measuring, cutting, and welding of aluminum trailer components.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads and follows blueprints and work orders ensuring a quality product that meets customer demands.
• Welds different facets of aluminum trailers, including but not limited to: tacking, clamping, and welding with proper bead size on bases and cages by the work order; ensures the quality of welds for structural integrity.
• Obtains raw materials from Material Handlers.
• Buffs out rough edges using a hand-held power grinder.
• Notifies supervisor of any mechanical or material issues including but not limited to, defects in material, damage to the trailer, and deviations from the work order.
• Ensures that the finished product meets quality expectations. Strives for the highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of “good enough is never good enough”.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area; works to minimize scrap, places unused material back in the appropriate area, and disposes of waste appropriately.
• Follows all safety procedures, wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately reports any accidents or near misses to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

DESIRED EDUCATION//EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: previous welding experience and ability to read a tape measure.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment helpful
• Prior welding experience of aluminum or steel desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work quickly without sacrificing quality or safety
• Must have a keen understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to measure and cut accurately
• Must possess the ability to creatively think and solve problems
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing – up to 80%
• Walking - up to 80%
• Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift
• Up to 25 pounds constantly
• Up to 50 pounds frequently
• Up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Twisting - 1-120 twists/day
• Bending - 1-120 bends/day
• Pushing & Pulling trailers with assistance

– up to 15/day

• Working at heights on a ladder or scaffolding with the use of a harness
• Kneeling – up to 10%
• Climbing – up to 40%
• Moderate deviations of the wrists
• Frequent use of both hands
• Long periods (8-10 hrs./day) of vibration
• Exposure to moderate, steady, and fairly loud noise, below 85db
• The ability to work in 80-90?F temperatures during the summer
• May be exposed to slippery work surfaces (up to 10 hrs./day)
• Utilize appropriate PPE – may include the use of a respirator
• Exposure to dust, dirt, and shavings

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• No weekends

Work setting:

• Assembly line
• Warehouse

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job by job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.