Submerged Arc Seam Welder - 2nd or Weekend shift

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY•Winsted, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by its core values. The Submerged Arc Welder is responsible for the set-up and operation of a submerged arc seam welding machine to place a continuous weld on one or two sides of pole shafts. This role involves fusing metal pole shafts together using the Submerged Arc Welding process in the fabrication of steel poles. The welder will work from prints and drawings, understand welding properties of various metals, set up work, and determine operation sequences for welding objects with critical safety and load requirements. The position also includes general maintenance of equipment, making mathematical calculations, using hand tools and measuring devices, moving pole shafts with an overhead crane, monitoring production boards, entering job data, and ensuring weld quality passes NDT examination. The welder typically operates one seam welding machine and must maintain quality and productivity requirements while following company policies on safety, cleanliness, and attendance.

Requirements

Experience with welding is preferred
Successful completion of AWS certified SAW within 14 days
Prefer graduation from an accredited trade school for welding
Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints, mechanical drawings, and weld symbols
Working knowledge of weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals
Ability to perform basic shop math functions
Ability to set up work and determine operation sequence
Ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
Maintain a safe and productive working environment
Ability to electronically record production information
Ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork in English
Able to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or procedures

Responsibilities

Fuse (weld) metal pole shafts together by means of Submerged Arc Welding process in the fabrication of steel poles
Performs welding operations requiring working from prints and drawings or other specifications; requires a knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals; setting up work and determining operation sequences; welding objects involving critical safety and load requirements
Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment
Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
Use hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work
Move pole shafts using an overhead crane
Monitor the production board and internal paperwork to perform tasks in the designated sequence
Enter job data in production tracking system
Must be AWS SAW certified within 90 days
Weld quality from this operator consistently pass NDT examination
Escalates equipment or quality issues
Typically, is going to operate 1 seam welding machine
Perform work at the appropriate pace to maintain quality and productivity requirements
Follow company policies in relation to safety, cleanliness, attendance etc.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
Incentive Pay – Certain roles are eligible for the Performance-based “Freight Train Profit Sharing (FTPS)” Incentive plans
Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles