Welder II

Dover Corporation•Colonial Heights, VA

5d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail is seeking a MIG/TIG Welder II to lay out, fit, cut, and weld fabricated components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames and shelving. The role involves working with thin aluminum extrusions and may include operating robotic welding equipment; candidates without that experience should have the willingness and aptitude to learn. The position is located in South Chesterfield, Virginia, on the first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The welder reads work orders, drawings, documents, and procedures; prepares and processes aluminum and galvanized metal; and develops prototype samples as needed to support engineering projects. The role also requires maintaining an orderly and safe work area and meeting quality and productivity expectations, including supporting output of 140 or more frames per eight-hour shift for one welder and passing an internal welding certification test. This position requires physical activity, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or forcing up to 50 pounds for one-third to two-thirds of the time, and standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods. Employees must also be able to reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and be able to see and hear. The listed pay range is $24.00–$25.00 per hour. The position is eligible for commissions based on performance metrics and criteria in the applicable commissions plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or related experience as described in the posting.
Two years of related experience and/or equivalent training.
Ability to TIG and MIG weld thin aluminum extrusions.
Experience operating robotic welding equipment, or willingness and aptitude to learn.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Basic fabrication skills.
Ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
Understanding of 6S.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with decimals and fractions.
Ability to read a tape measure and job specifications.
Ability to use simple formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, or wiring diagrams, and adjustable measuring instruments requiring interpretation.
Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable approach to changing work conditions.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or force up to 50 pounds for one-third to two-thirds of the time.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods and to reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to see and hear.
Ability to pass the internal welding certification test.
Meet the stated productivity expectation of 140 or more frames per eight-hour shift for one welder and the applicable quality standard.

Nice To Haves

Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut aluminum and galvanized metal to specified lengths according to work orders, using tools such as radial saws and miter saws.
Deburr aluminum using an electric sander.
Shape aluminum edges to work-order specifications using a punch press.
Punch holes in plastic or aluminum to work-order specifications using punch presses.
TIG- and MIG-weld thin aluminum extrusions.
Read and interpret work orders, documents, drawings, and procedures.
Develop prototype samples as needed to support engineering projects.
Maintain an orderly and safe work area in accordance with company procedures.
Support a production output of 140 or more frames per eight-hour shift for one welder.
Pass the internal welding certification test and maintain the required quality standard.