Summary:

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. The welder will be required to complete small/simple fabrications and large complex fabrications to specifications. The Welder is required to comply with all MPI policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Read and comprehend product blueprints and layouts to accurately fit structural parts together in shop in preparation to welding
2. Understand American Welding Society standard symbols
3. Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job
4. Lay out guidelines or marks on metal parts and cut metal with a cutting torch
5. Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
6. Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage
7. Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded
8. Weld metal structural components together in the fabrication of stainless steel, aluminum, and other structures
9. Perform first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by RMF standards
10. Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings
11. Utilize safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment
12. Operates power tools
13. Operate forklift if needed once certified
14. Change gas tanks as needed
15. Perform simple maintenance repairs as required
16. Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
17. All other duties assigned

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Time Management
• Problem Solving Skills
• Good understanding of basic mathematics Ability to:
• Read blueprints
• Read measuring devices (Tape Measures, )
• Work alone with little to no direction
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Use proper personal protective equipment

Strength Level: 25-40 pounds

***anything over 40 pounds will need two people or lifting assist device***

Central Confinement Services LLC and Mid-Plains Industries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not lawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility, or veteran status, or any other protected status.