Welder

Summers is currently seeking Welders to build top of the line farm equipment! This is a full time position working 4, 10 hour days per week, Moday- Thursday (weekends off) The successful individual will be reliable, have a great attitude and be willing to learn , all while working with a great team! If you would like a career that has excellent pay, fully paid health and dental insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a great work atmosphere, then look no further than Summers Manufacturing! Please apply online at www.summersmfg.com. or submit your resume'!

Full Job description below:

Perform various spotting, welding, clean up and related Perform various spotting, welding, clean up and related operations as required in the construction of weldments, sub-assemblies and machine units. Work is planned and supervised by Welding Lead.

1. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all welding operations according to instructions, established procedures and simple drawings.

1. Fit, flame cut, grind and align parts and assemble units in jigs or fixtures by clamping or holding in prescribed position.

1. Spot weld parts, checking for fit or conformance to basic dimensions.

1. Complete welding of parts by depositing smooth, uniform beads or spots in proper locations.

1. Properly stack pieces on pallet.

1. Keep an accurate count of the number of pieces spotted and welded.

1. Detect and report faulty operation, defective material and any questionable conditions to the Welding Lead.

1. Perform other production tasks when necessary.

1. Keep work area clean and free from obstructions.

1. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Education/License/Certification Requirements

1. High School diploma or equivalent, required.

1. Experience Requirements

1. Knowledge of, and experience with, various shop tools, required.

1. Basic mechanical ability required.

1. Minimum three (3) years manufacturing welding experience, preferred.

1. Physical Requirements

This position will involve that physical exertion found in a metal fabrication company making agricultural equipment and will include stooping, climbing, lifting and other such exertion necessary to become and remain familiar with plant type work.

1. Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, throughout the work day, required.

1. Ability to stoop, bend and/or reach over head occasionally during the day may be required.

1. Ability to kneel or crawl occasionally during the day may be required.

1. Ability to climb and balance occasionally during the day may be required.

1. Lift and Carry Requirements

1. This position requires lifting and carrying of machine parts, weighing up to 50 lbs. in the following situations:

1. Lifting parts from machinery while working on a machine.

1. Carrying raw materials short distances, up to 50 feet.

1. This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of machine parts, weighing over 70 lbs. using hoist or forklift or hand truck.

1. Equipment/Tools Requirements

1. Ability to utilize forklift, hand truck or hoist, required. All employees must be trained and licensed before they can operate a forklift.

1. Ability to utilize tools such as hand drill, air wrench, metal grinder, etc., required.

1. Ability to utilize welding equipment including grinders, cutting torches, side cutters, etc., in a safe and efficient manner, required.

1. Environment Requirements

This position involves work inside and outside the plant, where conditions may get dusty, hot, cold, noisy and smoky and may involve exposure to some odors:

1. Ability to work around fumes and chemicals, required.

1. Ability to work around moving parts, required.

1. Ability to work outside, required.

1. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, required.

1. Ability to work around loud noises, required. Hearing protection is mandatory in certain situations.

1. Communication Requirements

1. Excellent communication skills, required.

1. Ability to work as part of a team, required.operations as required in the construction of weldments, sub-assemblies and machine units. Work is planned and supervised by Welding Lead.

1. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all welding operations according to instructions, established procedures and simple drawings.

1. Fit, flame cut, grind and align parts and assemble units in jigs or fixtures by clamping or holding in prescribed position.

1. Spot weld parts, checking for fit or conformance to basic dimensions.

1. Complete welding of parts by depositing smooth, uniform beads or spots in proper locations.

1. Properly stack pieces on pallet.

1. Keep an accurate count of the number of pieces spotted and welded.

1. Detect and report faulty operation, defective material and any questionable conditions to the Welding Lead.

1. Perform other production tasks when necessary.

1. Keep work area clean and free from obstructions.

1. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Education/License/Certification Requirements

1. High School diploma or equivalent, required.

1. Experience Requirements

1. Knowledge of, and experience with, various shop tools, required.

1. Basic mechanical ability required.

1. Minimum three (3) years manufacturing welding experience, preferred.

1. Physical Requirements

This position will involve that physical exertion found in a metal fabrication company making agricultural equipment and will include stooping, climbing, lifting and other such exertion necessary to become and remain familiar with plant type work.

1. Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, throughout the work day, required.

1. Ability to stoop, bend and/or reach over head occasionally during the day may be required.

1. Ability to kneel or crawl occasionally during the day may be required.

1. Ability to climb and balance occasionally during the day may be required.

1. Lift and Carry Requirements

1. This position requires lifting and carrying of machine parts, weighing up to 50 lbs. in the following situations:

1. Lifting parts from machinery while working on a machine.

1. Carrying raw materials short distances, up to 50 feet.

1. This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of machine parts, weighing over 70 lbs. using hoist or forklift or hand truck.

1. Equipment/Tools Requirements

1. Ability to utilize forklift, hand truck or hoist, required. All employees must be trained and licensed before they can operate a forklift.

1. Ability to utilize tools such as hand drill, air wrench, metal grinder, etc., required.

1. Ability to utilize welding equipment including grinders, cutting torches, side cutters, etc., in a safe and efficient manner, required.

1. Environment Requirements

This position involves work inside and outside the plant, where conditions may get dusty, hot, cold, noisy and smoky and may involve exposure to some odors:

1. Ability to work around fumes and chemicals, required.

1. Ability to work around moving parts, required.

1. Ability to work outside, required.

1. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, required.

1. Ability to work around loud noises, required. Hearing protection is mandatory in certain situations.

1. Communication Requirements

1. Excellent communication skills, required.

1. Ability to work as part of a team, required.