Welder

Ethos•Tennant, IA

About The Position

The Welder lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as frames, stands, reels, shafts, and other parts. The role involves selecting equipment and planning layouts, positioning and securing components, welding and assembling parts, cutting metal to print specifications, and repairing products. The Welder reads blueprints, follows work order process sheets, carries out welding requirements, and ensures product quality. The role also supports and maintains the department’s 5S program and initiatives.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or 2–5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of MIG and TIG welding experience in a fabrication environment.
Experience with aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding.
Ability to read blueprints.
Quality-focused.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification or technical degree.

Responsibilities

Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure them for welding.
Set up equipment and weld parts using MIG, TIG, and torch welding equipment.
Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
Use hand and power tools, including angle grinders, wrenches, and impact tools.
Use acetylene or plasma arc equipment to cut metal parts to print specifications.
Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
Read blueprints, carry out welding requirements, and ensure product quality.
Perform duties according to work order process sheets.
Maintain and sustain 5S within the department and support 5S program initiatives and goals.