Job Description

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies. 

At United Safety we’re solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title: Welder

Summary: A Welder is vital to our success and is responsible for making the products we supply to our customers. The person in this role will work in a light-filled, state of the art manufacturing facility, together with a team of highly motivated and skilled team members; to build and assemble our award-winning proprietary product line.

Responsibilities: As a Welder you will:

• Perform mig, tig, heli-arc, and acetylene welding operations of a diversified nature.
• Weld, cut, bend and melt a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous material and alloys to fabricate parts in conformance with exacting requirements.
• Interpret blue prints sketches and other specifications. 
• Lay out and set-up work, determine operational sequence and devises suitable for holding fixtures. 
• Select welding rids of appropriate size and composition, proper tips for gas welding and proper settings for gas welding. 
• Utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment, and follow standardized sheets, drawings, samples and verbal instructions to build and weld within established Takt times and minimize scrap and rework. 
• Check work and the work of other team members insuring all aspects of the welds are complete and correct. 
• Provide team with sufficient information and support to accomplish team goals.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Properly use and maintain equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility. 
• Support the Fab shop or other production team on an as needed basis.
• Maintain quality standards and schedules.
• Interface with engineering, supervisors, QC inspectors and co-workers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You’re a great fit for this position if this describes you;

• Vocational, Trade or High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2 - 5 years of experience in welding of a diversified nature or appropriate certifications.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings. 
• Excellent and precise motor coordination.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing organization; low volume/high mix a plus.
• Have knowledge of raw materials.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for up to 10 to 12 hours per day if necessary.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, team environment, while responding and adapting to change favorably.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind and you follow all policies to promote a safe environment at United Safety. 
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
• Understand that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.

People Attitude Service Safety Innovation One Company Nimble

This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this role. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role, nor is it intended that this description represents all the work that may be required of a person in this position.

United Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Christian Hammarskjold, our company began in a garage with just a few products and a dream to innovate better, safer transit solutions. Since then, we’ve grown in both size and scope; introducing several new products and applications across a wide range of industries. Even as we continue to grow, our mission stays the same. We’re uniting passions, ideas, people, and solutions to protect and save lives through constant innovation. OUR VISION & MISSION Our Vision: To build the next generation of safety and survivability technologies. Our Mission: United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property.

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