Seam Welder Operator - Weekend Shift at South Western Communications, Inc. in Springfield, Missouri

Job Description:

This position is for the weekend shift, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 am- 5:30 pm




Summary



Watson Metal Masters is seeking a skilled Seam Welder to operate machinery and fabricate stainless steel tanks. As a vital member of our production team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of our products. This position requires proficiency in blueprint interpretation, operating a shear, loading materials onto welding tables, running grinding machines, rolling, and closing shells, and operating a forklift. While experience is preferred, we are willing to train motivated individuals.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and measurements to plan layouts for seam welding.
• Operate welding machinery to weld small and large components.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors.
• Enforce strict safety regulations, including the use of appropriate PPE.
• Seam weld components in flat positions.
• Perform grinding and finishing tasks to meet quality standards.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Familiarity with code work and certifications such as 6G Tig test, and ASME Certification.
• Collaborate with the Watson team to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications




Education

• High school diploma preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in fabricating and welding, preferably with MIG and TGAW on stainless steel.
• Experience in ASME shop is a plus.
• Forklift training preferred.
• Proficiency in polishing and finishing stainless steel.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand tools.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of safety standards and PPE usage.
• Dependable and able to work effectively with others.

Other Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Professional and courteous communication with customers and colleagues.

Direct Reports



This position does not have direct reports.



Additional Information



This job description outlines essential functions but may not encompass all responsibilities and tasks associated with the role. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.



Physical requirements


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 must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; crouch and kneel; and must be able to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Safety is of utmost importance. All team members must observe safety procedures and use equipment and materials properly; must wear safety glasses and steel toe boots.



Direct reports



This position has no direct reports.



Additional Information



This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different duties/tasks be performed. I have read, understand and can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.




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