Welder/Fabricator

At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.

SUMMARY                

Create and repair metal products through the MIG welding process and effective utilization of other fabrication tools. Expected to always operate in a safe manner; that includes operating equipment, operating to avoid material damage, and situational awareness to what is going on around workstation. Responsible for a quality product that is produced expediently. All work will be self-inspected and go through lead inspection as well as QA inspection for compliance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the

following:

• Read blueprints and drawings to ensure proper layout and configuration
• Follow appropriate weld procedure according to the drawings as needed per joint
• Prepare components for fit up/assembly according to drawing & specifications (e.g. bevel, drill holes, miter)
• Operate angle grinders, magnetic drills, handheld plasma, oxy torch to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components in the jig using calipers, tape measure, level, etc. and clamp pieces into jig for fit up
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical & horizontal)
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• One year certificate from college or technical school; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years’ experience in metal fabrication
• Proficiency in MIG welding
• Experienced AWS welding
• Experience using electrical and manual tools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend. The employee must seldom lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year.  The noise levels can be moderate to high. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on production floor. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required. The noise level in the office is usually quiet. The noise level in production is usually moderate.

WORK AVAILABLITY 

Must have the ability to work all shift schedules, periodic overtime and be available for periodic weekend work.