Welder/Fabricator 3rd shift

WESTERMAN INC•Bremen, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Westerman, Inc. is a multi-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. The Welder is responsible for setting up and operating advanced welding equipment, resolving problems, reducing scrap, rework, and downtime, and repairing defective products to specification and quality standards. The role requires a self-motivated, multi-tasking employee with a strong work ethic. Regular, punctual attendance is essential.

Requirements

At least 2 years of welding experience.
Basic safety training.
Intermediate math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
Understanding of volts and amps and the ability to adjust them as needed.
Basic data-entry skills for maintenance breakdown calls.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work-order instructions, and weld symbols, and to operate the tools required for the position.
Ability to follow quality policies and procedures and detect defects.
Troubleshooting skills.
Ability to complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods; exerting moderate to heavy effort and lifting up to 50 pounds; reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, and crawling in and out of vessels; accessing plant areas and grounds; working in tight spaces and extreme hot or cold temperatures; and wearing appropriate PPE.
Ability to see, speak, hear, read instructions and measuring devices, and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to safely operate an electric and pneumatic grinder.

Responsibilities

Plan details of working procedures.
Inspect finished products for completeness and conformance with quality assurance procedures.
Safely operate advanced welding equipment.
Set up, troubleshoot, and make advanced adjustments to welding machines to maintain production and quality.
Participate in improvement planning, including modifying welding procedures to improve safety, efficiency, and quality.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Clock into production jobs consistently and maintain production averages at or above expected standards.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with all departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.