Welder Helper

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $18/hour

Welder Helper 

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Welder Helper to assist our main welder with metal fabrication work. This position will involve cutting, bending, and preparing metal materials while learning to operate various shop equipment. Training will be provided on specific machines, including a CNC 100-ton press.

The most important requirement for this position is the ability to accurately read and understand a tape measure. Candidates must be comfortable taking measurements and following shop drawings to ensure materials are prepared correctly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the main welder with cutting and bending metal

• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure

• Read and follow blueprints and shop drawings

• Learn to operate CNC equipment, including a CNC 100-ton press (training provided)

• Assist with CNC turret press operations (machines are already programmed)

• Shear materials of different gauges

• Use MIG welding knowledge to assist with fabrication tasks

• Operate basic hand tools, power drills, pneumatic tools, impact wrenches, and torque wrenches

• Use banding machines to prepare materials

• Perform basic math calculations related to measurements and fabrication

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

• Follow all safety procedures and quality standards

Qualifications

• Must know how to read a tape measure accurately

• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings

• Basic MIG welding knowledge preferred

• Experience using hand tools and power tools

• Basic math skills

• Reliable, dependable, and willing to learn

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

• Ability to work in a manufacturing/fabrication environment

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