Production Welder

About the role

Amerex, a global leader in fire suppression products, is hiring a full-time Production Welder in Trussville. The welder performs a variety of welding functions with different types of welding equipment and also carries out other miscellaneous tasks as directed by supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to determine welding requirements
• Connect cables from the welding unit to set amperage, voltage, slope and pulse per blueprint
• Adjust settings to produce parts to the specified dimensions
• Inspect welds for bead size and other specifications
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
• Position and clamp workpieces, tack assemblies, and bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts into place
• Clean or degrease parts and remove excess weld, slag and spatter
• Maintain and repair welding equipment and move parts in and out of the welding area

Required profile

• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States
• Able to pass a post-offer drug test, background check and fitness review
• High attention to detail and self-motivation
• Willing to train, rotate through all department workstations and work in other departments as needed
• Ability to work in seasonal heat and humidity (conditioned air) and under production pressure
• Experience is a plus but not required

Physical requirements

• 10-hour shifts standing and walking continuously (8-10 hours)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently, and overhead up to 20 lbs rarely
• Work in a moderately to highly noisy environment