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TIG Welder

Location: 

Lexington, TN, US, 38351

Requisition ID:  2871

Job Summary/Overview

This position is responsible for fabricating and welding steel to approve prints and shop orders

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ability to read and execute shop orders, blueprints and cutting sheets.
  • Operate saws to efficiently cut lengths of steel and aluminum specified by cut sheets.
  • Use of portable drills and drill bit sharpeners.
  • Proficiently use TIG welding machines to require specifications.
  • The competency to use all machines and overhead hoists efficiently and safely.
  • Capability and willingness to work safely and effectively with others as a team.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Ability to apply concepts used in fabrication, production, and inventory.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals with a tape measure.   
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret shop orders, blueprints, and procedures.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Comply with company rules, policies, and safety/environmental regulations.
  • Ability to apply concepts used in fabrication, production, and inventory.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals with a tape measure.   
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret shop orders, blueprints, and procedures.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Comply with company rules, policies, and safety/environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Certified TIG Welder. 2 years experience required
  • Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.
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About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Jackson
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis

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