JOB TITLE: Welder

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

PAY: Starting at $22.50/hr

BENEFITS: Medical, Retirement, PTO, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and EAP.

Purpose and Scope: At Sage Oil Vac, Inc. our Welders play a vital role in the fabrication of high-quality fluid handling equipment by using welding techniques to join metal components, ensuring the reliability and durability of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welding
  • Perform welding tasks, including MIG, TIG, STICK, and other welding processes, to join various metal components, following technical drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Fabrication
  • Participate in the fabrication and assembly of components used in Sage Oil Vac equipment, such as tanks, frames, brackets, and other metal structures.
• Quality Assurance
  • Maintain the highest standards of welding quality, inspecting completed work for accuracy and structural integrity to meet company and industry standards.
• Material Handling
  • Safely handle and store welding materials, gases, and equipment while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Welding Equipment Maintenance
  • Ensure welding equipment is properly maintained and promptly report any equipment issues or repair needs.
• Safety Compliance
  • Strictly adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and colleagues.
• Collaboration
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the fabrication and manufacturing team to achieve project goals and deadlines.
• Problem-Solving
  • Utilize problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues related to welding or component assembly and find practical solutions.

• Documentation
  • Maintain records of welding activities, including materials used, welding parameters, and any modification made to the standard procedures.
• Specific Tasks for Position
  • Responsible for keeping the welding area clean and in
  • Assist other team members if
  • Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training is highly desirable.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience as a welder, with expertise in MIG and STICK welding techniques.
  • Strong welding skills and the ability to produce high-quality welds with a focus on precision and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
  • Knowledge of different metals and their welding procedures.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest quality.
  • Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot welding-related issues.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • A commitment to safety and the ability to enforce safety regulations.