The spot welder operator is responsible for setting up and safely operating spot weld machines, and to spot weld metal parts, components or assemblies.

PRINCIPAL   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The   responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Operate spotwelder (single/multi-head)

· Ensure equipment is set up properly according to specifications

· Check and test welds

· Clean tips when necessary

· Complete coupon tests after every tip change

· Complete all paperwork and data entry as required

· Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Hand or Supervisor 

· Produce quality welds as per drawings/work instructions and customer requirements

· Follow work instructions, read drawings and maintain standard times

· Check and test welds as per department procedures and quality standards

· General housekeeping and day to day tool maintenance to ensure equipment is working properly

· Complete all paperwork and data entry as required

· Follow all ISO procedures and maintain quality standards

· Follow all safety procedures and policies 

· Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Lead Hand

  · High school diploma or GED is required.

· Passing a qualified Welding Test and class-appropriate level of experience is required.

· Higher vocational welding background is preferred but not required.

· Experience in machine operation in a manufacturing environment is required.

· An ability to operate and set up square as per work instructions is required.

· An ability to follow written and verbal instructions is required.

· An ability to accurately measure and read measuring tape is required.

· An ability to complete paperwork and data entry is required.

· An ability to read drawings to ensure the part is to run according to specifications and work instructions is required.

· Working the first or second shift and weekends and overtime as needed is required.

· Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred but not required.

· A focus on safe working procedures is required.

· An ability to follow Supervisor and Managers instructions and help in other departments as needed is required.

· The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality is required.

· The ability to remain organized with a keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment is required. 

· The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines utilizing excellent time management skills is required.

· Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

· This position is a manufacturing role with most of the work performed in our shop, which is a heavy construction and fabrication environment. 

· Must be able to withstand at least 10 hours of standing and walking. 

· Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, squat, and crawl into awkward spaces. 

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include natural or corrected close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Long hours in the shop require fine dexterity use of hands/fingers for sustained periods of time.

· Must possess the ability to work in a team environment with regular and predictable attendance.

· Must be able to tolerate exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. 

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.

· Must be able to follow all safety protocols.