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

Tyson Foods•Danville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder Fabricators Maintenance Generalist fabricates and erects work using different metals, performs TIG, ARC, and MIG welding, and operates welding, fabrication, and machining equipment. The role requires welding in multiple positions and interpreting blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and verbal instructions to plan and complete layouts, assemblies, and welding operations. The employee examines and measures parts to ensure they meet specifications, performs machining functions, and maintains tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner. The position follows company policies and safety procedures and performs other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, first-shift position at the Tyson facility in Ringgold, Virginia. The listed pay rate is $34.80.

Requirements

An Industrial Technology degree or a degree in a related field, or a minimum of 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 metals such as stainless steel, galvanized steel, and black iron, including angle iron, channel iron, round stock, and flat stock.
Perform TIG, ARC, and MIG welding.
Safely operate hand and power tools and shop equipment, including metal shears, metal brakes, drill presses, metal lathes, plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, and sanders.
Weld in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
Read blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders to plan layouts, assemblies, and welding operations.
Meet close tolerances and print specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Set up and operate welding and fabrication equipment to complete work from blueprints, sketches, or verbal orders.
Examine parts for defects and measure them to ensure conformance with specifications.
Perform machining using lathe and broaching tools, drilling, tapping, and other machining functions.
Maintain tools and equipment, including shop tools, welding and cutting equipment, gauges, in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
Follow company policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.