Welder

POSITION SUMMARY: To set-up, adjust and operate welding equipment to produce high quality products to required specifications.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Possess comprehensive demonstrable knowledge of MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.;
• Perform a series of progressive welding operations to drawing tolerances and specifications;
• Read and understand detailed drawings for weldments, including solid comprehension and interpretation of weld symbols and complete work to customer requirements and specifications;
• Work from WPS and follow required processes;
• Be capable of working independently from shop or customer supplied prints, comprehensive understanding of B.O.M.’s;
• Capable of fitting and welding per print independently with minimal supervision;
• Be capable of meeting AWS certification requirements of D1.1, D1.2 D1.3, D1.6 and D1.9;
• Must have ability to perform in process measurements and record data accurately;
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of welding equipment, fixtures and tooling;
• Perform a variety of general maintenance and shop work required or other duties as assigned by supervisor;
• Responsible for keeping clean, orderly and safe work areas;
• Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policy.

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• High School Education with Vo-Tech or Technical School background or equivalent;
• Must have 3-5 years of welding experience;
• Knowledge of sheet metal and welding techniques and methods;
• Excellent mechanical ability is highly desirable;
• Experience in other fabricating processes is beneficial;
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and engage in pushing/pulling actions;
• Must be available to work up to 10 hours of overtime per week;
• Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold and/or noisy areas);
• Frequent hand to finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking and hearing;
• Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Disabilities/Protected Veterans