Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 

Job Title:                 Welder Helper I
  Reports To:             Welder and Fabricator III

Location:                 Theodore, AL  

ABOUT FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES:

With two locations in Brewton, AL and Theodore, AL, Frontier Technologies specialize in Energy, Services, Engineering, and Logistics providing quality components and services to our customers that encompass fabrications, assemblies, subtractive manufacturing and the rework, repair, or refurbishment of a wide range of A-C Components items including in-house testing and engineering evaluations. Frontier Technologies is now part of Gexpro Services, a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs. 

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Various Medical, dental, vision plans to best suit your needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary benefits that include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, discounts on pet, home and car insurance
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs 
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.

Welder Helper I Responsibilities

The welding helper/laborer position is a team entry level member who is responsible for helper duties in the welding department. Welder Helpers will be grinding, deburring, cutting scrap metal, and prepping for welders. The Welder Helper I will report to the Welder and Fabricator III.

• Assist welders and fabricators with material preparation for welding operations
• Remove mill scale, paint, residue and rust from product to ensure clean surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces for welding, including grinding, deburring and cutting.
• Self-inspect products before and after weld preparation for quality standards.
• Transport and position materials for welding, using hoists or manual handling.
• Hold or secure parts during welding and fabrication process. 
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocol
• Clean and maintain welding tools, machinery, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Welder and Fabricator III

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certification or technical school in Welding preferred
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Able to read and interpret work instructions
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Perform Math skills in standard and metric measurements
• Able to accurately read/use a tape measure, calipers and micrometers
• Basic computer skills
• Passion for doing a job well
• A "self-motivated" team player
• Able to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditions
• Able to stand for long periods of time, crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easily
• Able to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Pass visual acuity test
• Must pass a background check and drug test

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gexpro Services (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

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