Welder II

Wabtec•Buffalo Grove, IL

13d

About The Position

The Welder II welds metal components to fabricate or repair products, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. The role includes welding metal parts using gas welding or brazing and combinations of arc welding processes, as well as performing thermal cutting and grinding. The welder repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, increases the size of metal parts, positions and clamps fabricated metal components in preparation for welding, and locates and repairs cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads. Work includes MIG and TIG welding and may involve robotic operation. Other duties outside the role or trade may be assigned, with adequate training provided when necessary. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. NIMS certification is preferred. Employment is contingent on legal authorization to work in the United States and, where applicable, successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, if applicable, is a condition of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

NIMS certification.

Responsibilities

Weld metal parts using gas welding or brazing and combinations of arc welding processes.
Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts.
Position and clamp fabricated metal product components in preparation for welding.
Locate and repair cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads.
Perform MIG and TIG welding, with potential robotic operation.
Perform other duties outside the function or trade when asked, with adequate training provided if necessary.