Manufacturing Finish Welder - Day Shift - HOLT Manufacturing

Holt Group • Waco, TX

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Holt Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Finish Welder for its Waco, Texas Location. This position is responsible for performing welding for the manufacturing of various products and components following established procedures and guidelines. Able to work independently and as a member of a team to provide welding services that satisfy internal and external customer requirements and achieve manufacturing goals. A minimum of five to eight years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge/skills and has obtained welding certifications in the FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding processes (1thru 3 G/F). A MFG Finish Welder has moderate knowledge of standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday 6am - 4:30pm What can HOLT Manufacturing offer you? A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and competencies. A comprehensive and robust benefits program that includes complete health care, 401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional), paid holidays, and a front-loaded PTO program. A Tuition Reimbursement program to support the pursuit of accredited college courses. An employee development program with professional development staff that allows you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees at different levels of the organization
• Knowledge of equipment and dimensional tools, including their uses, and maintenance
• Knowledge of specification and drawing interpretations; e.g. drawings, blueprints, and computers, and use of equipment needed to fabricate and perform the tasks at hand
• Knowledge and experience with welding symbols, construction math, metallurgy, and technical report writing
• Knowledge of multiple welding areas across multiple manufacturing value streams
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations including defining problem description and next steps (containment)
• Knowledge of current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Display good work habits, accuracy and exceptional attention to detail, and quality of work and awareness
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates proficiency skills with a cutting torch, layout and fit-up tools, blueprints, drawings, and defined welding processes
• The ability to demonstrate technical skills as a skilled welder and fabricator to effectively perform assigned welding tasks
• Adaptable to changing schedules and exhibits time management skills
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting and standard operating procedures when performing welding processes
• Ability to develop thinking and problem-solving skills to learn and understand the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a strong work ethic being dependable, reliable, and honest with demonstrated integrity
• Ability to follow standard work to ensure quality work
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in fabrication and welding
• Knowledge of portable bore welding equipment and different NDT methods
• Ability to work in confined space entry; Methane/02 Deficiency
• Required to be a self-starter and self-motivated with an exceptional safety record
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of five years' experience of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred; five years or more required
• Multiple Welding Certifications required in the FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding processes in the 1-3 G/F positions
• Valid Driver's license Required
• Required PC skills to use MS Office and Holt Operating System (DBS, SIS)

Responsibilities

• Follows and assists in the development of weld guidelines and procedures for subassemblies and full products utilizing various tools and fixtures
• Teams with engineering to develop new fabrication weldment procedures utilizing drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols in coordination with current standard work
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) and Kaizen events to continuously improve processes, safety, and quality
• Performs skills to interpret blueprints, drawings, and all welding processes through weld symbols and callouts
• Trained in confined space safety requirements and procedures, and performs with the safety of self and others as a priority in all confined space situations
• Performs basic skills to complete work orders, fabrication, and welding on the product and its components
• Ensures all weldments comply with specific welding codes, procedures, and quality standards
• Performs complex carbon arc gouging, oxy/acetylene torch cutting, and welding of multiple different welding processes
• Performs and completes tasks with minimal supervision
• Assists with training, coaching, and mentoring Finish Welder I and Weld Fabricators
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Welder Training Paths
• Performs processes as outlined in Standard Work to develop and maintain consistency between shifts and areas
• Transports material in the area or between areas utilizing overhead cranes, jibs, carts, magnets, and other devices
• Works as a member of the manufacturing team to provide high-quality products that satisfy the customer (internal and external) and achieve manufacturing goals
• Owns performance of equipment and work area through regular operator checks and maintenance resulting in operational equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition (Operator Performed Maintenance - OPM, and 5S)
• Observes and adheres to all safety aspects/policies/training/callouts at all times and requires reporting of all near misses and incidents
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
• Performs quality inspections, completes reports/documents, and any other necessary paperwork, and enforces required rework before the customer
• Communicate variances to established processes for an area or product
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers' needs
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance

Benefits

• A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and competencies.
• A comprehensive and robust benefits program that includes complete health care, 401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional), paid holidays, and a front-loaded PTO program.
• A Tuition Reimbursement program to support the pursuit of accredited college courses.
• An employee development program with professional development staff that allows you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED