Welder Helper - Value Aiding Operator

The Welder Helper - Value Aiding Operator is responsible for supporting the welding team by ensuring that they have all necessary tools and equipment to maintain a high level of productivity. The operator must also assist with the welding process as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain an adequate supply of welding wire, ensuring that there are always two reels in the staging location.
• Inspect tips and nozzles on the welding lead, replacing them as needed.
• Ensure that all other tools are available and in good working condition, including grinders, needle scalers, air hoses, gougers, scrapers, and flipper bars.
• Monitor availability of consumables, such as grinding discs and gouging rods.
• Populate the weld report per piece, creating one report per team.
• Signal the forklift operator (yellow) and quality control personnel (green) via the cone system.
• Unload completed parts and load new parts onto the unmanned sawhorse(s), rotating to unmanned sawhorses as necessary.
• Prepare new parts for welding by using a needle scaler, grinder, and tacking AK-307 clips when needed. Notify the Weld Supervisor when replenishment is needed.
• Ensure completed parts are not blocking load access and signal the forklift operator when needed.
• Set up the next shift for success by ensuring that all parts are fully prepped and ready to weld.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or welding environment preferred.
• Knowledge of welding processes, equipment, and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• The Welder Helper - Value Aiding Operator will work in a manufacturing or welding environment.
• The operator may be required to work in hot, noisy, or dusty conditions.
• The operator may be required to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• The operator may be required to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.