Finish Welder 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Finish Welder works in a manufacturing environment, coordinating welder settings, gun speed and travel, and gas flow based on the observed weld bead. The role requires reading blueprints and measurements, adjusting or manipulating the welding gun as needed, and deciding how to repair pin holes and burn-through caused by an automatic welder. The welder is responsible for producing beads to specified shapes, sizes, and penetrations while maintaining product quality, and for keeping numerical and alphabetical sequences correct. The position also involves teaching proper welding procedures, operating an overhead crane and other lifting equipment, and maintaining continuous improvement practices in the work area. Other projects and duties may be assigned by the Team Leader. The role is a permanent second-shift position at the Mount Pleasant, Iowa site. Base pay starts at $22.60–$26.14 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; one to three years of welding work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a welder/fitter in the manufacturing industry.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to read and comprehend documents such as policy manuals, safety rules and programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence.
- Ability to communicate information effectively one-on-one and in small-group settings.
- Ability to perform general mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division.
- Ability to use power hand tools.
- Ability to drive a forklift.
- Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
- Ability to read measuring devices such as a tape measure, protractor, and micrometer.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continually above shoulder height and below the waist.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Follow and understand safety rules and precautions for working in and around a manufacturing environment.
- Coordinate welder settings, gun speed and travel, and gas flow based on the condition of the weld bead.
- Read a tape measure and blueprints to shop standards.
- Determine when welding adjustments or gun manipulation are needed.
- Determine the extent and type of repairs needed for pin holes and burn-through caused by an automatic welder.
- Train and teach proper welding procedures in accordance with manufacturing job procedures.
- Operate an overhead crane and other lifting equipment.
- Hold weld beads to specified shapes, sizes, and penetrations while maintaining product quality.
- Maintain correct numerical and alphabetical sequences.
- Maintain continuous improvement practices in the work area.
- Perform other projects and duties as designated by the Team Leader.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one for full-time team members.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability (LTD).
- Short-term disability (STD).
- 401(k).
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Discount programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Training and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
