Welder (2nd Shift)
About The Position
The Welder reviews prints and confers with the Leadperson to determine job requirements, gathers materials, and lays out parts to specifications. The role sets up welding equipment, adjusts settings, positions and clamps or tack-welds parts, and welds steel, aluminum, or copper components. Welds are visually inspected for quality; defective joints are rewelded, and excess slag, flux, and spatter are removed. The Welder may use a cutting torch and manual plasma cutter, applies weld stencils, and notifies the Leadperson or Inspector when products are ready for inspection. The role also maintains housekeeping by keeping the work area clear of scrap and debris. The position involves working in a non-air-conditioned production environment, spending most of each shift standing and walking, and manually lifting items up to 40 pounds. The Welder must be able to obtain forklift certification and operate a forklift safely. The position is listed as second shift.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of welding experience or training.
- Must achieve nVent welding certification on aluminum and/or copper.
- Able to read a tape measure to 1/16th and read prints.
- Able to operate welding equipment properly and produce quality welds.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize work based on production schedules and changing needs.
- Able to record material transactions accurately and electronically using a computer.
- Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
- Able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
- Able to manually lift items up to 40 pounds.
- Able to spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with manufacturing BOMs, material handling, inventory control, and similar activities is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Review prints and confer with the Leadperson to determine job requirements.
- Gather necessary materials and lay out parts according to specifications.
- Set up the welding machine and adjust its settings for the job.
- Position, clamp, and/or tack-weld parts before beginning welding.
- Operate a welding gun to join steel, aluminum, or copper pieces.
- Visually inspect welds for compliance with quality standards.
- Re-weld defective joints and remove excess slag, flux, and spatter using appropriate tools.
- Operate a cutting torch and manual plasma cutter as needed.
- Apply the weld stencil and notify the Leadperson or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection.
- Maintain housekeeping by keeping the work area free of scrap and debris.
- Record material transactions accurately and electronically.
- Safely operate a forklift after achieving forklift certification.
- Set up and align parts per print in preparation for welding and perform welding operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Critical illness and accident insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement may be available.
- Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
- Back-up care services may be available.
- Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
- Well-being program may be available.
- Legal and identity theft protection may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
