This position only has openings on the 1st shift and 2nd shift

To effectively and efficiently setup, operate manual welding equipment at Argon Industries.

Position Responsibilities

Shop Specific:

 Understand that every employee at Argon Industries has the right and the obligation to stop production and contact a

supervisor immediately if they deem it to be unsafe and if they have any quality concerns

 Read, interpret and understand blueprints and drawings

 Identify appropriate materials for the job, including the ability to check the type, size, quantity, quality and maintain

traceability

 Qualify and then safely operate a forklift

 Properly utilize inspection equipment to accurately complete the job in accordance with ISO procedures

 Understand and adhere to Argon’s Employee Quality Policy & Requirements

 Perform basic machine maintenance along with keeping the necessary records and reporting any issues immediately to your supervisor.

 Complete jobs to customer specifications in a timely manner

 Watch and anticipate potential problems

 Correctly barcode, count and tag parts and document work performed on the traveler

 Maintain an orderly and clean work area at all times

Job Specific:

 Learn and follow all procedures associated with the welding department, including customer and other specifications

(AWS)

 MIG-able to weld mild steel from 20 gage to ¼” in multiple positions, pressure tested, cosmetic appearance a must

 Able to identify/read weld symbols and weld per print, customer requirements and other welding specifications (AWS),

Materials include mild steel, stainless, aluminum, etc ranging from ¼” to 24 gage.

 Optimize/reduce setups, welding sequences and processes to maximize productivity, safety and quality (eliminating scrap)

 Responsible for prototypes, new jobs, highly cosmetic/difficult jobs, etc

 Review estimates, projects and jobs with sales, estimating and engineering to determine capability, run times, fixturing, etc

 Design and/or build welding fixtures, checking fixtures and templates

 Able to identify and install the proper wire rod per job/customer requirements

 Able to properly setup the machine per job/customer requirements

 Properly maintain, record and handle material, quality records, components, inventory, time, tooling, supplies, etc

 Train/Review new and existing employees

 All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Bonus

 TIG-able to weld Aluminum from .040 to 1/8” water tight with no bleed through, cosmetic appearance a must

 TIG-able to weld Stainless steel from 24 gage to 1/8” water tight with no bleed through, food service quality, cosmetic

appearance a must

 AWS certified, CWI, Robotic programming

Qualifications:

 Must have high character, enthusiasm and desire to meet or exceed the customers requirements

 Must be organized, detail oriented and dependable

 Must have high school diploma or equivalent

 Must have extensive welding experience

 Must be able to read complex blue prints

 Must have own tools

 Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis

 Must complete a 90-day probationary period.

 Must be willing to run robots

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• Welding Setups for Production

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• Robotic Welder

Salary info:

$25 - $30 / hr