Entry Level Welder / Grinder - 1st shift

WEG • Minneapolis, MN

84d • $22 - $24

About The Position

An Entry level Welder/ Grinder is responsible for cleanup and kitting of parts for welding. This position is part of the Fabrication Team at Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp. located in Minneapolis, MN.

Requirements

• 1-2 year welding degree or High School degree with a minimum of 1 years relevant welding experience.
• Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math and calculate conversions.
• Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operations.
• Ability to be certified in forklift operations.

Responsibilities

• Uses portable electric or air driven grinding or chipping equipment.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of materials on trucks.
• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
• Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily FCAW and GMAW.
• Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material.
• Read drawings and routings to determine method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances and welding specifications, to include proper filler materials, fluxes and weld machine settings.
• Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.
• Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components.
• Provide feedback on rejected welded components, and may determine disposition of rework for rejection report.
• Works in other areas of the Fabrication Team skills matrix, may work in other areas fabricating and brazing.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (13)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED