Welder I

PARTS TIG WELDER Tig Welders are responsible for building/fabricating, measuring/cutting and tig welding doors, gates, dividers, windows and many other trailer components. It’s a physically active job which requires reading blueprints & diagrams, working at a steady pace and being on your feet all day. Come see us if you have a strong work ethic & want to build the best trailers in the industry! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, sample parts and written/verbal work instructions to construct and assemble components of trailer assemblies using electric, pneumatic and hand-powered tools, Mig and/or Tig welding equipment Verify conformance of product with the appropriate specifications and standards from work order and drawings Measure, mark, cut and machine parts on machines such as tube bender, bandsaw, plasma torch or other machines Confer and collaborate with other sheeters/welders and/or supervisors to resolve any product or process problems Adhere to and sustain lean manufacturing processes including but not limited to 5-S, Point of Use Storage, Kanban systems, etc. in order to maintain productivity requirements and a clean, safe work area Float to other departments at any time as needed by the Company Follow all policies and procedures as directed by Cimarron Trailers Ensure quality product is completed in a timely manner. Regular attendance is a critical function of this job Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Education and Experience: Experience working in a manufacturing environment Aluminum Mig and/or Tig welding experience Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16’s of an inch Capable of welding aluminum parts using a Mig and/or Tig welder Capable of using a plasma torch as well as other tools needed for the job Must possess the ability to work effectively with your team and other teams. Must be familiar with product construction and application and provide quality work at the source. Must be organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. Must maintain regular work schedule to ensure product flow Physical Demands: Required to stand and move about the facility for prolonged periods of time, including up to an entire 9 hour shift as well as any required overtime. Able to stoop, bend, twist, squat, and kneel during the course of the day Required to be able to use hands and arms to repetitively grip, twist, squeeze and otherwise use tools such as welding guns, plasma torches, pneumatic and electric hand tools and other hand tools throughout the 9 hour shift as well as any required overtime Frequent and repetitive lifting of up to 30 lbs. throughout shift and occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs. individually throughout the shift. Anything over 50 lbs. is team-lifted. Required to be able to safely and effectively handle necessary tools required to perform the essential functions of the position. Personal Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses Safety Shoes at all times Welding hood with appropriate rated lens for aluminum welding Hearing Protection Work Environment: Combination of typical non air-conditioned plant and outdoor environment. Exposed to any number of elements, extreme heat & cold, working in and out of doors between buildings Exposed to loud noise throughout shift – hearing protection is required for this job Exposed to smoke/fumes from welding operations Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.