Welder 2 (3639)

HOGAN MFG., INC.•Escalon, CA

1d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled welder with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship? As our Welder 2, you are a vital part of our production team, taking our fabrication process to the next level. Building on the foundations of a Welder 1, you will use your intermediate expertise to fuse components with precision, ensuring every weld meets our rigorous safety and quality standards. If you thrive in a hands-on shop environment where your technical skills directly contribute to the creation of high-quality industrial products, this role is for you. Why This Role Matters In our facility, a weld is more than just a joint—it is the backbone of our product’s integrity. By delivering consistent, high-quality welds and accurately interpreting fabrication drawings, you ensure the safety and reliability of the equipment our customers depend on. Your ability to work independently and troubleshoot processes keeps our production line moving and helps us maintain our reputation for excellence.

Requirements

Experience: Proven experience in a welding role (exhibiting all skills of a Welder 1) with an intermediate understanding of the welding trade.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in setting up welding equipment and the ability to convert fractions to decimals using a chart.
Blueprint Literacy: Intermediate knowledge of fabrication drawings and the ability to accurately read weld symbols and measurements.
Safety Mindset: A strong commitment to following occupational health and safety policies and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Professionalism: The ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining a dependable, punctual, and adaptable member of the team.
Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between sets of numbers. Ability to speak and print simple sentences.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual will have to interact with a computer. Basic skills required shall include the use of Internet software and the ability to look-up, open, and manage files.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Execute Precision Welds: Produce consistent, high-quality hand welds and pass fillet weld tests to meet production requirements.
Master the Machinery: Operate and setup welding fixtures and minor machines, including overhead cranes, forklifts, and hydraulic presses.
Interpret Technical Specs: Read and interpret fabrication drawings and basic weld symbols, identifying various materials to employ the correct welding process.
Optimize Production: Set up fixtures and welders without supervision, following objectives set by the Foreman while maintaining a steady workflow.
Maintain Quality Control: Identify acceptable welds and recognize suspected problems within a process, alerting supervisors when necessary to maintain high standards.
Utilize Robotics: Perform routine robotic tasks such as TCP (Tool Center Point) checks and wire changes, while assisting with basic machine maintenance.

Benefits

Craftsmanship: You take home the satisfaction of building tangible, high-quality products every day.
Growth: You’ll have opportunities to sharpen your technical skills and expand your knowledge of advanced fabrication and robotics.
Stability: Join a dependable team that values consistent attendance and rewards a strong work ethic.
Integrity: Work for an organization that puts safety, ethics, and quality at the forefront of everything we do.

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