Welder - 1st Shift - Madison

EK Machine • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

EK is looking for a full-time Welder ready to work hard and build their welding experience with our team. We are looking for a new Welder that can weld on a wide variety of metals and alloys, navigate blueprints and directions successfully, and who is ready to take their welding skills to the next level.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Clear distance vision of greater than 20 feet.
• Clear close vision under 20 inches.
• Full use of two hands.
• Grasp or pinch.
• Repetitive movement.
• Work in extreme heat.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2-year Technical Welding Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience in related welding industry (GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW) preferred, or 3 to 5 years of experience in related welding industry (GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW)

Responsibilities

• Successfully read and understand blueprints, geometrical call outs, and weld symbols to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Using GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW to effectively weld weldments, tanks, and metal parts together per the weld process specification sheet.
• Performing welding on a wide variety of metals and alloys, including carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Hand layouts of weldments with little to no supervision or assistance.
• Using fixtures, gauges, and jigs to manufacture welded parts to customer specifications.
• Assist with creating work instructions.
• Completing the first piece, in process, and final inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and tape measures.
• Pressure testing fuel tanks and hydro testing glycol tanks.
• Analyzing weld processes and recommending process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed