Welder
ABOUT US
At Avail Switchgear Systems, we have been providing customized switchgear systems for over 65 years. At our three US-based facilities, we deliver exceptional services in design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service capabilities, with the proven ability to work with every breaker manufacturer. As an Avail Infrastructure Company, we're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a competent MIG welder, possessing the skills necessary to weld a variety of material thicknesses, various joint configurations, and positions? Are you able to make accurate measurements down to 1/16" with a tape measure? Are you familiar with common fabrication practices such as grinding, spatter removal, squaring of structures, fitting parts, reading weld schematics, etc.? Then you should apply today!
There are two shifts at the Fulton Switchgear location:
1st shift is Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3pm.
2nd shift is Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 2:30am.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Equipment Used: Welding machine, cutting torch, brush, pad, buffer, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, rubber hammer, tape measure.
- Certificates: Experience in Production Welding or certificate in Welding REQUIRED.
- Skills: Able to read tape measure and blueprints. Able to properly operate welding equipment. Must be trained in applicable SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and work instructions.
- Education/Experience: At least 1 year of welding experience or training. High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
- Language Skills: Able to read and comprehend simple or somewhat complex instructions. Able to write notes or simple correspondence. Able to effectively communicate information to coworkers.
- Mathematical Skills: Able to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations using whole numbers as well as decimals/fractions. Able to calculate and interpret common tape measurements.
- Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple-step instructions of moderate complexity. Able to deal with standardized situations with a limited set of variables.
- Physical Demands: Manufacturing position; spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands, and reaching. Spends app. 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Spends less than 1/3 of time positioning items weighing up to 250 lbs. (Lifting and moving of heavier items is achieved via overhead cranes and forklifts). Generally, requires clear vision at close distances.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Industrial manufacturing environment with loud noise level.
- Smoke from welding processes is removed by direct airflow from fans.
- More than 2/3 of time is spent near moving mechanical parts, in heat/humidity.
- Safety toe shoes, safety eyewear, and hearing protection required. Gloves, face-shield, welding helmet, and other PPE as needed.
- Contact lenses are not permitted.
Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
