Welder Jobs

Description:

D & G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full-service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supply’s several Nationwide Industries that include: Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Welder is responsible for welding and assembling metal fabrications. The Welder works from specifications, drawings, and weld symbols; prepares and completes work by welding, cutting, grinding, and sanding.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and completes work on materials by cutting, grinding, and sanding metal using power hand tools.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Checks finished work to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.
• Welds products using handheld welding equipment that emits high heat, using the correct materials to join the metals together.
• Tags all final products with identification.
• Sets up parts for welding; uses hand tools including clamps, jigs and fixtures.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Operates overhead crane when needed.
• Reads, fabricates, and welds from blueprints.
• Welds components in flat, vertical and at different height positions when needed.
• Monitors machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Follows and enforces strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.

COMPETENCIES:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Requirements:

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• One-year experience in various forms of welding.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Training and experience using GTAW, FCAW & GMAW welding.
• Vocational, technical or trade school training a plus.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen and background check.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Ability to read weld symbols and follow blueprints.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a manufacturing environment in the Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine. This role routinely uses welding and standard production equipment such as power tools and other mechanic hand tools. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary; handle or feel small components; communicate with coworkers and exchange accurate information about job/work. The employee is frequently required to position self to weld at various heights, move product to different levels and maintain equipment. The employee frequently detects and operates hand tools. The employee must frequently position and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Ear protection is strongly recommended.

EEO STATEMENT

D & G Machine Products, Inc. provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition to federal law requirements, D & G Machine Products, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Further, D & G Machine Products, Inc. complies with Affirmative Action (AA) practices as called for by applicable laws and executive orders with respect to equal employment opportunities, administration of personnel actions, and in order to ensure employment decisions are made in furtherance of the objective of equal employment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.