Welder

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Welder to join the Lighting and Controls Team in St. Louis, MO . The Welder will set-up and operate TIG/welding equipment; weld cold rolled steel and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand TIG welder to consistently produce quality seam and tack welds Working from ordinary blueprints, layouts, sketches, templates and/or instructions, operate hand TIG welder to produce high-quality lightweight to heavyweight weld assemblies
• Sets tools, gauges and stops and align work for close tolerance
• Check work using simple scales, calipers and/or other measuring tools to maintain quality
• Assist in maintaining tools, fixtures, jigs and equipment in a cost-effective manner
• Assist in down- or upstream operation to maintain a consistent workflow throughout the process of each job
• Follow safety rules, safe operating procedures and practices; help ensure all employees follow safety rules, procedures and practices
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions in work areas Active participation in on-going individual training/development program(s)
• Engage in training of employees and cross-training, perform backup functions to other department members as instructed
• Set goals and objectives with Supervisor; look for ways to improve quality and productivity
• Report abnormalities in machines, programs, materials, quality and/or processes
• Must be accountable for own quality and efficiency of work

Qualifications

Education

Advanced Welding certification or degree from accredited school is strongly preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

2+ years sheet metal TIG welding experience with specific knowledge of heat settings, speeds and other control factors relative to effective TIG applications. Experience working with sheet metal, mild steel/stainless steel/aluminum. Dimensional measuring and simple math competence with excellent dexterity and deftness skills. Prior experience using calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and lay out work as required.