Welder

Position Summary

The Welder fabricates and welds sheet metal components, parts, and assemblies using a variety of welding methods including GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and laser welding. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the quality and precision of DeWys products by delivering high-quality welds and finishes while maintaining safety and efficiency standards. The Welder also contributes to continuous improvement efforts, supporting team objectives in quality, throughput, and overall performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Fabrication & Welding

• Set up      and operate welding equipment (GMAW, GTAW, Laser Weld, etc.) for each      assigned job.
• Lay      out, position, align, and fit metal components to meet job specifications.
• Perform      finish and spot grinding to achieve high-quality surface finishes.
• Ensure      proper ventilation and safety procedures are followed during all welding      and grinding operations.

Production & Quality

• Read      and interpret blueprints, travelers, and setup sheets to ensure compliance      with specifications.
• Meet or      exceed production rates while maintaining DeWys quality standards.
• Minimize      setup times and maximize equipment efficiency and tool longevity.
• Identify,      analyze, and eliminate causes of rejected parts.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Perform      preventative and unplanned maintenance on welding and grinding machines.
• Assist      with cleaning and organizing workstations and equipment.
• Participate      in training and team development activities.
• Support      the Team Resource roles in Quality, Training, Scheduling/Administration,      and Throughput as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow      all company safety policies, work rules, and procedures.
• Use      proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Assist      in other work centers as required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• High      school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum      of 3 years' experience in metal fabrication, including at least 1 year of      welding experience.
• Proficient      in GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), Laser Weld.
• Ability      to read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, and travelers.
• Strong      understanding of safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and      machine maintenance.
• Basic      math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide      using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficiency      in using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, tape measure).
• Effective      communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Certified      Welding Technician certification.
• Experience      with resource planning systems (bar coding for operations, time, and      labor).
• Knowledge      of welding robots and advanced grinding equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly      required to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent      lifting or moving of parts up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to lbs (with assistance or lift truck for heavier materials).
• Good      depth perception and visual acuity for inspecting workpieces and      monitoring moving parts.
• Exposure      to welding fumes, airborne particles, and varying noise levels (moderate      to loud).
• PPE      including safety glasses, welding helmets, masks, and grinding shields      must be worn as required.

Benefits

• Competitive      comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary and      performance bonus.
• 401(k)      with matching contributions.
• Paid      vacation.
• Health,      Dental, and Vision insurance.

Why DeWys

At DeWys Metal Solutions, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes continuous learning, safety, and employee growth. As we continue expanding, we need a skilled Welder who can deliver precision, consistency, and craftsmanship. If you thrive on hands-on problem-solving and take pride in producing top-quality metalwork, we invite you to join our journey