Tacker

Job Description

As a welder/tacker you are responsible for the assembly of fuel tanks & systems, hydraulic fluid reservoirs, industrial battery trays & enclosures, and other custom metal fabrications.

Our welders/tackers are an essential part of our team and create quality products to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Job Brief:

We’re seeking a team member with a background in production related welding with a focus on quality, productivity, and dependability to join our team.

Tacker Duties:

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions.
• Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products using arc and arc gas welding equipment. May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position. May tack weld assemblies together.
• Obtain amperage, voltage and pulse as specified by procedure.
• Manually guides gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder or solvent.
• May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, hand scrapper or grinder. May cut metal plates or structural shapes.
• Examines welds for bead size and other specifications.
• Studies blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
• Lift and position work pieces, manually or with hoists.

Tacker Responsibilities:

• Observe & follow all safety policies and procedures in compliance with the organizational rules, while seeking continuous improvement. Responsible for his/her safety as well as that of his/her colleagues.
• Actively supports all Standard Technology activities, i.e. failure analysis etc.
• Supports all job functions by being cross trained in each area.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and requirements.
• Exercises independent judgment as needed.

The above declarations represent a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Duties may be added or subtracted as business conditions or other circumstances require.

Requirements And Skills:

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Able to follow quality standards on a consistent basis.
• Attentiveness, focus, strength and stamina are key traits needed for this process.
• A strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Come join our team at Standard Technologies, we’re an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We accept applications from individuals of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages.

Founded in 1916, Standard Technologies is a leader in sheet metal fabrication and the production of hydraulic reservoirs, fuel tanks, industrial battery enclosures, and custom metal fabrications.

Standard Technologies serves the OEM marketplace in a variety of markets including agricultural, construction, transportation, commercial, energy, recreation, and industrial. Located in Fremont, Ohio, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility offers exceptional quality, unique customization capabilities, competitive pricing, and expeditious lead times for product delivery. Our core strengths include engineering products for efficient manufacturing, partnering with our customers to drive down product costs, and maximizing quality and efficiency on every job. We service a broad range of industries, providing custom metal fabrications, laser-cut parts, powder coating, robotic welding, and more.

Work with Standard Technologies

We offer a multitude of specialties within the industries we serve. Our manufacturing capabilities include 3D modeling technology, CNC laser cutting, robotic welding, and powder coating and finishing, while our process capabilities encompass product design, process improvement, job costing, document and materials management, and a variety of strategies to assist in bringing your idea to life.

Standard Technologies’ team of trained and certified employees uses advanced equipment to complete every project, which is why we continue to invest in our most valued asset — our people. Our highly skilled staff enables us to provide customers with the products and service they demand.

Our customers choose Standard Technologies for our ISO certification, diverse manufacturing capabilities, and outstanding quality performance.