Welder III

ELEMET GROUP INC•Aitkin, MN

8d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder III is responsible for producing metal components by setting up and operating welding machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Elemet Group provides solutions to solve our customers’ manufacturing and fabrication challenges. Across our four separate locations, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled specialists in CNC metal spinning, robotic welding, automated machining, assembly, powder coating, e-coating, and 2-axis and 5-axis water jet cutting and provide our customers with vertically integrated solutions. Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Driven, Innovation, and Fun guide our daily business decisions, foster a strong sense of community, and reinforce our commitment to a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
4 years welding experience required
Ability to safely perform work in varying work conditions
Holds at least three welding certifications (1G – 6G) or three different materials (ex. steel, aluminum, stainless, etc.) required
Working knowledge of welding with previous experience in manufacturing environment preferred
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Effective problem-solving skills/detailed oriented/sense of urgency
Ability to read blueprints and use measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, and fillet gauges
Ability to be forklift certified
Ability to follow hoist safety protocols
Self-motivated, takes initiative
Ability to lift 40 lbs. on a consistent basis
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours
Excellent hand/eye coordination
Demonstrated ability to effectively use power tools
Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
Consistently wear personal protective equipment
Ability to work in production facility with fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels

Responsibilities

Producing metal components by setting up and operating welding machine
Maintaining quality and safety standards
Keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies
Advanced understanding of welding necessary to produce metal components
Follow all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/Tag out
Weld three or more different types (Mig, Tig, etc.)
Set up components for welding according to specifications for given process
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
Adjust welding machine
Select correct welding process, cell, and machine
Understand and accurately report daily production quantities to meet set number of parts per hour
Consistent and accurate counts of materials and products
Do daily maintenance on welding machine
Performs necessary quality checks on product and completes daily communication
Setup workstation according to safety standards to perform maximum efficiency
Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment according to established procedures.
Maintain a positive attitude with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
Complete the first part approval process for all jobs
Effectively collaborate with departments across organization to achieve daily goals
Program new parts in robotic cell to completion