Production Welder / Robotic Welder

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co,Llc • Winterset, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Welder will weld, cut and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment and will also work with robotic welders once trained. The welder will check parts and finished product to ensure a quality output. WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.? Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a team environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future leadership needs.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical or flat.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
• Must work safely and wear proper PPE.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or at least 2 years of proven applicable experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in welding or weld technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Ensures proper safety measures are being taken when welding and that proper PPE is being worn.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay based on experience, certification and shift. Individuals with significant experience will be considered for entry at a higher pay grade after completion of weld testing.
• Overtime will be required based on business needs.
• Ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed