Welder (Cobot Assisted)

Tate, a global provider of innovative raised access flooring, structural ceilings, and modular prefabricated aisle containment systems, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Russell County, Virginia.

You have the unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this new operation!

We're looking for skilled, entrepreneurial people for a variety of professional and production positions who want to grow with our business.

Basic Purpose

The Welder (Cobot Assisted) performs measurements, cutting, and assembly of metal manufacturing products. This includes selecting suitable materials, preparing metal surfaces, determining gas ratios, and inspecting weld strength during and after the welding process. This position will also require the construction of trusses for various applications. This position requires participation in both design and production related topics and effective cross functional collaboration with other manufacturing departments, quality, and management.

Responsibilities

• Selects, measures, cuts, and joins appropriate metals to specifications.

• Prepares metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.

• Interprets specifications and blueprints accurately.

• Regularly cleans and inspects welding equipment and tools.

• Determines correct gas ratios.

• Tests the strength of joins during and after project completion.

• Diagnoses issues and troubleshoots as required.

• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor or Manager.

• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.

• Performs any other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor as production needs require.

• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.

• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.

• AWS Certification required.

• 2+ years' experience in structural welding.

• Must have basic math skills.

• Must be detail oriented, efficient, and able to work under minimal supervision and guidance.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions when furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Must be computer literate.

• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.

• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.

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