Job Description
Job Description: Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary
We are looking for a technician who is skilled at welding, fabrication, and assembly. The candidate should have experience with GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes, and additionally be competent at using an oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter. The candidate will work with sheet, plate, bar stock, pipe, and structural shapes for the fabrication of process machinery. The technician must be able to proficiently and safely operate shop equipment such as band saws, drills, presses, brakes, pipe threaders, and powered hand tools. The technician will participate in the assembly of fabricated and procured components into functional machinery.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Select, cut, trim, cope, drill, and shape stock materials such as flat bar, channel, angle, pipe, sheet, and plate
- Accurate fit-up and tack welding of multiple components into an assembly; complete weld-out after fit-up inspection; grinding and blending seams to the required finish
- Selection of the appropriate weld procedure and welding machine parameters including shielding gas, voltage, welding wire selection, and feed rate.
- Perform cuts on sheet and plate using saws, cut off tools, hand held plasma cutter, or CNC plasma cutter.
- Assemble multiple weldments and purchased machine components to yield fully functional machinery.
- Use rulers, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauges, and other instruments for precise measurements.
- Handle heavy, large, or awkward parts manually or with hoists and cranes.
- Perform machine setup, operation, and maintenance; keep the work area in a clean and safe order.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, data sheets, and specifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, reach, bend, climb, push, and pull for long periods
- Work is indoors but subject to seasonal weather conditions
Under This Roof, We Require
- A minimum of Associate's Degree in Welding Technology or comparable degree from an accredited college is preferred. A Welding Technology Certificate will be considered provided that the candidate has relevant work experience.
- Minimum 3yrs experience of fabrication and welding
Under This Roof, We Also Value
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Experience using AutoCAD software is preferred
- Experience with Google G Suite preferred
- Willing to work overtime as needed
How We Protect What Matters Most
- We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
- Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
- Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
- Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
- Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
- We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Work visa,