Production Welder

DWM Holdings is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a Production Team Welder position. The Production Team Welder will be responsible for fitting and welding of steel and aluminum using a MIG and/or TIG process, and work on special projects as required. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager, and is a member of the Production department.

Our Why: We believe in cultivating partnerships never before formed in the lighting industry. Partnerships that allow us to source the best materials, attract the most talented team members, provide interactions that inspire greatness, and not only meet—but anticipate—the needs of our partners and their customers.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and applies safe work practices in accordance with ANSI Z49.1 and company policy
  
• Familiar with welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, WPQR.
  
• Able to locate and understand shielding gas, filler metal, and base material certifications
  
• Experienced in welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel and AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum standards
  
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core (FCAW experience is useful)
  
• Capable of performing fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions, fixed and rotated
  
• Consistently produces structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing welds in a fast-paced production environment
  
• Performs in-process quality inspections of own work and executes high-quality repairs quickly
  
• Takes full ownership of a welding machine and adheres to a daily/weekly PM schedule
  
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S principles and company policy
  
• Utilizes thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to fabricate parts
  
• Fills cavities or corrects malformation in parts and hammers out bulges and bends in metal workpieces
  

Requirements:

• Safety conscious and thoroughly familiar with ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (available online for free at: http://www.aws.org/library/doclib/AWS-Z49.pdf )
  
• Thrives in a collaborative team setting
  
• Able to pass a practical weld test on company products, using sample drawings and WPS
  
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in challenging positions and tight areas)
  
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
  
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
  
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
  
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week
  
• Associates Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply