Solder II

ITW•Fairmont, MN

5d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Responsible for assigned welding jobs, producing quality products, meeting company deadlines, working to job assignment standards, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a half-hour lunch each day. Overtime is scheduled as needed, extending into Fridays and occasionally Saturdays, and is typically shorter workdays when scheduled. The role involves setting up welding machines for different steel types and thicknesses, maintaining equipment and tools, setting up dies, and building parts to order. The employee operates a range of welding, cutting, material-handling, and finishing equipment; reads blueprints; clamps welded structures properly; and completes paperwork accurately. Avery Weigh-Tronix provides specific training in its welding standard and hoist and forklift operation. The position requires welding experience, knowledge of welding techniques, basic computer knowledge, time management, leadership and people skills, and strong problem-solving ability. The employee should be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, be willing to learn and solve problems, work well with others, and perform essential duties with minimal supervision. The work includes regularly handling average-to-heavy materials in difficult positions and following instructions, safety rules, and company policies.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Welding experience.
Knowledge of welding techniques.
Basic computer knowledge.
Time-management skills.
Leadership and people skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and willingness to solve problems and learn.
Ability to work well with others and perform essential functions with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow English instructions from work orders, work aids, blueprints, sales orders, and other employees.
Good training retention and ability to collaborate positively and productively with team members of all backgrounds.
Quality-oriented, with the ability to consistently report to the station on time and follow safety and company policies.
Ability to constantly lift or move average-to-heavy materials in difficult work positions.
Ability to physically move or assist in moving equipment.
Ability to wear steel- or composite-toed safety shoes and hearing protection throughout the shift.
Normal vision.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent hand use and reaching, and occasional standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.

Responsibilities

Set up welding machines and weld various thicknesses and types of steel.
Maintain welding equipment and tools.
Set up dies.
Build parts to order.
Operate cutting torches, stud and spot welders, handheld cutting torches, stick and wire welders, overhead hoists, drills, grinders, buffers, and sand blasters.
Read and understand blueprints.
Properly clamp welded structures.
Complete paperwork assignments accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow safety and company policy rules and report to the work station on time.