What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Legacy Building Solutions?
Become a part of a growing company with the opportunity to grow and build a career with Legacy Building Solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Welder/Machine Operator to join our team.
Legacy Building Solutions is an established and growing fabric building manufacturer located near St Cloud, Minnesota. We specialize in highly custom, large and specialty fabric structures.
This position is full-time. Monday thru Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. The ideal candidate will be looking for a solid company where he/she can establish long-term employment that will offer growth and opportunity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operates mechanized, or semi-automatic equipment to weld structural beams, using processes such as gas metal arc, and submerged arc welding.
Operates equipment safely and uses safe work habits while performing his/her job function.
Clamps, holds, tack-welds, and grinds component parts to obtain required joint configurations and positions for welding.
Monitors the fitting and welding processes to avoid warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials. The welder examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with squares, and tape measures to ensure conformance with specifications.
Ability to read blueprints, welding procedures, safety and quality standards, and effectively utilize equipment relevant to the work.
Provide high quality workmanship to applicable code standards.
Recognizes, sets up, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as air arc gouger, oxy-fuel torch, and grinders.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding, using straight edges, combination squares, calipers, and tape measure.
Maintaining work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Welding Certificate from a vocational or technical school or 1 year of welding experience. Preferred not required
- Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and look ahead
- Perform maintenance on equipment
- Organized and strong attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to comply with inspections checklists, operating maintenance instruction and other work-related information
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Previous history of consistent attendance with the ability to be to work on time on daily basis
- Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player
- Excellent communication skills
Our company values continued professional growth, rewards individual performance and provides an excellent work culture and environment.
Applicants: All levels of experience are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.