Welder | 3rd Shift

Gehl Foods•Germantown, WI

About The Position

The Welder provides welding support for the Germantown facilities, especially the Main Street plant. A key function is repairing and installing process piping, as well as assisting with other welding needs from maintenance and production. The position fits and welds stainless steel piping, performs repairs and installations, follows plant safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements, and documents completed work in the company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Requirements

Two years of sanitary or process pipe welding experience; manufacturing-environment experience is ideal.
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings to lay out and weld pipe to meet design criteria.
Ability to develop, plan, and weld or install small piping projects with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of grinding and torch techniques.
Math skills to calculate pipe fittings, including basic algebra.
Ability to solve problems in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, often for extended periods.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote an inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Sanitary or process pipe welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Install and repair stainless piping, valves, platforms, guards, and other equipment.
Complete sanitary piping and fitting as required.
Fit and weld stainless steel piping from .049 to .120 wall using GTAW (TIG) welding.
Repair stainless steel valves, tanks, and other equipment using GTAW.
Follow plant safety standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Maintain and inventory tools and test equipment so resources are ready and available for service requests.
Document work performed in the company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Determine the equipment and welding methods or techniques needed for assigned tasks.
Communicate effectively with the department and internal customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.