Welder

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Savannah, GA is looking for a Welder

This position is responsible for performing journey-level welding such as Shielded Metal Arc, Metal Inert Gas, and Tungsten Inert Gas. Set up and operate fabricating machines, flame cutters, grinders, drill presses, band saws, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work from blueprints, rough sketches or verbal instructions to fabricate fixtures, tooling, jigs and other production support items.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine materials requirements and task sequences
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using calipers, squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
•  Layout, locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Assist team members for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Coordinate with management and other departments for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Provide recommendations and general production process improvements.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, for the purpose of ensuring the availability and function of required items.
• Perform other such duties as may be required.

1. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources;
   • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals;
   • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
   • Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels;
   • Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties;
   • Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
2. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION    

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-1. • • Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary education or apprenticeship program for advanced training in the welding industry.
      • Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
      • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
      • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
0. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and welding equipment that emits constant electrical current.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.