Welder

The Welder must have the ability to do weld fabrication work assigned by Production Supervisor and/or General Manager using qualified weld processes, such as Mig, Tig, and Stick types of welding.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Employee is responsible for their work.
• Prepare parts for welding as indicated by engineering drawings and/or sketches, this may require cutting and/or grinding, etc.
• Follow established weld fabrication procedures.
• Perform all work assigned by Management.
• Maintains a high standard of quality.
• Be able to obtain acceptable quality welds including bead appearance and pressure-tight welds. Examples of non-allowable defects are undercutting, excessive weld penetration, excessive porosity, lack of fusion, etc., as determined by Management.
• Ability to learn and interpret engineering drawings, with direction from Production Supervisor and/or General Manager.
• Ability to follow and perform work to established weld procedures and use measuring instruments required for layout work.
• Must be capable of using instrumentation for inspection of completed work.
• Have a basic understanding of basic metal types and corresponding filler materials used for welding these metals.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior work experience in welding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Works well with others; can effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job. We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.