Welder Fabricators Maintenance Generalist - MG06-1st shift-Danville, VA

Tyson Foods•Danville, VA

About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator Maintenance Generalist fabricates and erects work using metals such as stainless steel, galvanized steel, and black iron. The role performs TIG, arc, and MIG welding in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions; operates fabrication and shop equipment; and performs machining tasks. It requires reading blueprints, schematics, specifications, sketches, work orders, and verbal instructions, as well as measuring work to meet close tolerances. The employee also inspects parts, maintains tools and equipment, and follows company policies, particularly safety regulations. Other job-related duties may be assigned. This is a full-time, first-shift position in Ringgold, Virginia, with a listed pay rate of $33.05. The facility is not accepting rehires at this time.

Requirements

An Industrial Technology degree or a degree in a related field, or at least 3 years of experience.
Ability to weld pipe.
Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
Sound judgment in project implementation.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or other design software.
Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and erect assigned work using various metals, including stainless steel, galvanized steel, and black iron.
Perform TIG, arc, and MIG welding in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
Safely operate hand and power tools and shop equipment, including a metal shear, metal brake, drill press, metal lathe, plasma cutter, oxy-acetylene torch, and sanders.
Read blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders; plan layouts, assemblies, and welding operations.
Measure work to close tolerances using tools such as calipers and micrometers.
Set up and operate welding and fabrication equipment to complete jobs from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
Examine parts for defects and measure them to ensure they meet specifications.
Perform machining tasks such as lathe work, broaching, drilling, and tapping.
Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner, including shop tools, welding and cutting equipment, and gauges.
Follow company policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.