Welder - Swanton Welding & Machining Co., Inc.

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company is seeking a Welder that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Wauseon, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 4:00pm.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Welder ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Welder's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

• Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat resistant gloves, flame resistant (FR) clothing, protective masks, and safety toed footwear.
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Ability to perform MIG welding activities to steel components
• Maintain welding fixtures and tooling in a suitable working order
• Visually inspect weld quality and use other quality inspection equipment to confirm compliance to part specifications.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to test and pass welder qualification test
• Thorough understanding of tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge based and working background in MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel products
• Must be able to complete a manual welding test. Welds are judged on functionality and esthetics
• Must be able to perform accurate mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Ability to work with fractions and decimals
• A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  

Welder PREFERRED SKILLS

• At least 2 years' welding experience and able to perform MIG welding.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand Work Orders.
  

Welder PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)
  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.