Welder - Level 3

Swagelok Company • Solon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At this level, the associate shall perform more complex duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or supervisor. They can recognize and solve some non-routine problems. This position requires the ability to operate welding equipment within both cellular and non-cellular work environments. The associate must learn multiple types of welding and test equipment (Swagelok power supplies, Swagelok standard/micro weld heads, dual/single chuck weld lathes, leak detection equipment, bore scope, VAC Dri-Train, Comparator, buffing wheels, and appropriate inspection gages). Print reading ability is required, as is the ability to troubleshoot and make appropriate judgment calls based on experience. The welder must demonstrate a high attention to detail, balanced by the ability to meet production demands.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Print reading ability is required.
• Ability to trouble shoot and make appropriate judgment calls based on experience is required.
• High attention to detail, balanced by the ability to meet production demands.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and products.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic shop math – ability to do simple calculations such as stack-ups.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of gages including calipers, go/ no-go, and comparator.
• Good vision: Must be able to sustain effective visual inspection over an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests.
• Lifting: Maybe lifting up to 25lbs. frequently.
• Manual dexterity: Must demonstrate manual dexterity required to properly handle products and gages.
• Sitting/ Standing: May be required to sit or stand 8 hours per day. Must be able to move throughout the shop floor to gather samples, move parts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment within both cellular and non-cellular work environments.
• Learn multiple types of welding and test equipment (Swagelok power supplies, Swagelok standard/micro weld heads, dual/single chuck weld lathes, leak detection equipment, bore scope, VAC Dri-Train, Comparator, buffing wheels, and appropriate inspection gages).
• Troubleshoot weld issues including external finish, internal / external dimensions, concentricity / alignment / angularity and material defects.
• Demonstrate effective participation in lean events when given the opportunity.
• Capable of leading shift start up meetings.
• Perform monthly or yearly PM (Preventative Maintenance).
• Understand and weld common process sheets.
• Successfully complete the set-up within the targeted time and achieve production target times.
• Assist supervisor and OJT (On the Job Training) in training.
• Identify visual criteria and features for all applicable parts.
• Use the schedule to make decisions.
• Demonstrate ability to weld full range of exotic materials.
• Understand and apply the proper welding principal relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED