Associate Welder

Company: Permobil
Location: Pasco
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

At Permobil we see ability. Our purpose is to make the lives of people living with disabilities easier and more enriching. This commitment drove our founders to pursue their dreams of providing a better life for the physically challenged. It now drives us to push the boundaries of design and technology in pursuit of innovations that help improve the quality of life for our users. Thanks to this, our solutions are known around the world as being best-in-class. As a member of Permobil, you make this happen. Your role is important in changing somebody's life for the better, every day.

We work in a creative, fast-moving and international setting. We believe in doing the right thing and our people share a passion for making peoples' lives better. Together we help millions of people around the world. Together we are leading change. Together we see ability.

Welders setup fitments of components provided by fabrication according to specifications, ensuring all design requests and tolerances are met while referencing blueprints and drawings provided. Ensuring all components are properly prepared prior to weld in order to achieve the highest weld quality standards are met.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Working towards completion in Permobil in-house weld training in either aluminium or titanium.
• Weld aluminium and/or titanium frames and parts according to instructions and training.
• Ability to show consistent improvement in welded quality parts; understanding of how to identify contamination, uniformity, tie-in issues, etc.
• Show consistent welding ability improvement.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little to no role in decision-making.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and awareness of surroundings.
• Work as a team and maintain professionalism at all levels in the organization.
• Follow direction, procedures, and instructions for all work assignments.
• Ability to read and understand computer aided design (CAD) files and 1:1 blueprints.
• Support all quality, safety, and environmental programs.
• Safely and proficiently operate tools and equipment needed to fabricate, weld, and assemble parts.
• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Must work overtime as assigned.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Pass initial weld assessment.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starting ability.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Time management.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; report to work on time.

Level of Education or Experience in Lieu of:

• High school diploma or equivalent, vocational training and/or on-the-job training.
• Currently enrolled or completion of prior weld certification course (preferred).
• 0-3 years of experience.

Work Environment:

• Noise - frequent
• Dust - frequent
• Indoors - frequent
• Exhaust fumes occasionally
• Outdoors seldom
• Cold/heat - seldom

Physical Demands:

• Work in a weld bay 8 to 10+ hours
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, squat, grasp, and work with tools above shoulder level

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Permobil. Additionally, this job description does not constitute an employment contract and Permobil may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Permobil is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

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