POSITION: WELDER / FABRICATOR

DEPARTMENT: Welding / Fabricating
LOCATION: 5107 Kissell Avenue, Altoona PA 16601
REPORTS TO: Area Supervisor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training Level

• Must be able to accurately read, understand, and demonstrate how to use a tape measure on materials used daily.
• Operate basic hand and power tools such as Hilti gun, shears, drills, and welding equipment.
• Mig welding ability for light and heavy mild steel, non-structural components.
• Use of chop saw and band saw to cut materials.
• Read, understand, and follow print and book job information.
• Assist more experienced Welders and Fabricators with basic lay-outs.
• Responsible for having a “Blair certified welder” inspect integrity of all welds for quality and safety standards.

Certified Level

• Fabrication of various frames and structures.
• Ability to use overhead crane.
• Ability to use forklift.
• Maintain quality standards as well as time standards.
• Ensure product is transferred to next department clean and complete.
• Responsible for having a “Blair certified welder” inspect integrity of all welds for quality and safety standards.

Senior Level

• Ability to work with engineering and drafting departments with new designs and manufacturing.
• Ability to perform MIG welding, cutting torches, torch table plate cutting, and iron work.
• Achieve Blair Welding Certification test to weld, cut and fabricate any base plates to structure support poles.
• Assist and train newer or less experienced employees.
• Guide less experienced employees on safety and quality principles.
• Responsible for inspecting welds of trainees and certified level welders in order to maintain Blair Companies high standard of quality and safety.
• Senior and Advanced employees are responsible for conveying any above mentioned discrepancies, as well as ECR/ ECN forms.

Advanced Level

• Ability to construct all cabinets; welding, cutting and fitting of all pieces; welding of all mounting brackets and lifting brackets, and burning electrical holes; welding and cutting of all shipping stands and installing them.
• Operation of yard crane.
• Complete any task required in structural welding area.
• Ability to work with other departments with scheduling.
• Must be able to independently complete a job from start to finish with no supervision.
• Must be able to interact constructively with project managers and engineering personnel when necessary.
• Be prepared to assume departmental responsibilities and/or leadership role in absence of supervisor.
• Responsible for inspecting welds of trainees and certified level welders in order to maintain Blair Companies high standard of quality and safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION:

• Manufacturing environment - appropriate safety equipment and precautions required such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves, ear plugs, hard hat, welding jacket, welding gloves, etc.
• Must be qualified to drive company vehicles.
• Lifting product up to 50 pounds; Fast-paced work as needed. Tobacco free facility.

GENERAL:

• Observe all safety rules and policies at all times with materials and tools.
• Receive and follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors.
• Maintain quality standards as well as time standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Perform and fill out daily fork-lift inspection sheets
• Notify Supervisor of any discrepancies on BOMs, BOOs, Prints, and Products.
• Mandatory overtime occasionally as production requires.

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ABOUT BLAIR COMPANIES

Since its inception as Central Blair Electric in 1959, Blair Companies has expanded into 21 diverse businesses, including the Image Group with signs, fixtures, lighting and architectural imaging; the Development Group with construction, maintenance contracting, coal and real estate; and the Venture Group, with stakes in a wide variety of businesses. Blair's 1000+ associates are largely based in Central PA, with additional offices in TN, TX and beyond serving the largest companies around the world. We believe our greatest asset is our hard-working loyal team of people. With a view of four generations and growing, we see our company and community as a deeply intertwined family.

We strive at Blair Companies to create a culture that provides ongoing rewards and career opportunities for our employees. Beyond compensation and benefits, feedback from our employees has demonstrated that there are many things that contribute to overall job satisfaction, including our focus on advancement opportunities, training and mutual respect. With this in mind, please see below for a brief overview of the benefits and policies that exist at Blair.

Drugs and Alcohol
We have the following polices in place: Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion and CDL Driver Testing as well as Random Screening.

Blair Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

WHY BLAIR COMPANIES IS DIFFERENT

Diversity in Business

• Blair Companies is comprised of four business units:
  • Signs
  • Fixtures & Millwork
  • Architectural Imaging
  • Lighting Distribution
• This allows the company to build off of each division to grow the company and provide long term stability
• Blair is a one-stop shop for our customers needs to open a new location or reimage an existing location. Services include:
  • Project Management
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Installation & Service

Family Owned Company

• The idea of family is part of the company vision. Our four Company Values are:
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Family
• These values are important at Blair to the point they are part of our employee performance evaluations and raise process

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Medicine Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Option
• Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• PTO Program – up to 5 weeks per year based upon length of service
• Company Quarterly Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15-Year Award / 25-Year Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Weekly Pay Schedule / Direct Deposit / Paperless Checks
• Loan Program through local Credit Union
• Travel Reimbursement
• Company Logo Uniforms & Products – distributed free annually
• Tools and Safety gear provided to all employees
• Easy access to replacement tools and work related items through vending system
• Safety Recognition reward coupons
• Bi-yearly company funded protective footwear program
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement program
• Break Area – with air conditioning, microwaves, refrigerators, and convenience store type vending system with Keurig machines
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Spring Water

Training

• Blair provides training for new hires who have little or no experience for the position
• We also provide cross-training into other departments / positions
• We offer company-paid formal training programs, webinars, and off site seminars

Career Advancement

• Manufacturing employees have career advancement opportunities through a unique “Pay For Skill Program” that allows them to advance within their own department and cross train to other departments when needed with the benefit for additional advancement
• Job Postings allow for internal candidates to apply before public
• Individual Performance Objectives (IPO) – allows for supervisor / employee to develop clear job progression goals

Company Culture

• Flexible work schedules promote healthier work-life balance
• Paid 15-min breaks
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Events – Halloween costume contest, Team Jersey Days, Military Support Days, etc.
• Blair Cares – employee-run committee raises money to assist fellow employees in need
• Community / Sponsorship Donation program
• Blair Scholarship
• Casual dress environment in most areas
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition

Communication

• Blair Information Center (BIC) – employee website accessible through any smart device for company events, news, forms and documents
• Quarterly Meetings with free catered lunch
• New Employee Welcome Meetings
• Employee Newsletter
• Bi-Weekly Manufacturing Update Meetings
• Monthly Lunch with Leadership Group
• Annual Employee Feedback Survey
• Open Door Policy
• Online Payroll Information System

Department-Specific Benefits

• Cell Phone Reimbursement Program
• Cold weather apparel
• Company issued Laptops and tablets