Welder

Welds and assembles steel and aluminum pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment. Sets up parts for welding;

uses hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings and weld symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning metal.

This position will be located in Thomasville, GA. Job Duties : Follows all safety programs and requirements. Adheres to production schedule.

Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints. Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded. Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.

GMAW / MIG Spray Transfer welding. Settings up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed. 1G, 2G and 3G welding daily. Uses .

035 - .045 metal core wire using 90 / 10 gas. Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting. Inspects final products to print for quality assurance.

Tags all final products for identification. Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. Operates overhead and jib style crane.

Operates a forklift. Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : Minimum of 2 years solid welding experience required. Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project Sourcing the materials to be used in the project Measuring and cutting materials to specifications Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to read blueprints Knowledge of metallurgy, and various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy-fuel welding Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques Training and experience in GMAW / MIG and FCAW welding is required.

Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding. Ability to read weld symbols and follow blueprints. Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments. Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.

Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work. Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.

Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day. Linx provides a comprehensive range of benefits for all full-time positions that includes medical, dental, vision and a matching 401-K retirement plan along with a variety of other optional benefits.

Linx is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer All positions require pre-employment screening and must be able to pass background and drug test.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. .#AgProE