Welder (Beaver Dam)

MetalCraft of Mayville•Beaver Dam, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder operates one or more welding machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications, applying basic welding theory in a production environment. The role includes manual and robotic welding work, inspecting finished pieces for conformance, maintaining equipment, and following safety and quality standards. The Beaver Dam facility is currently working mandatory overtime. Available shifts are first shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Monday–Friday; second shift, 2:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Monday–Friday; and third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.

Requirements

Successfully complete an internal welding test.
Have previous knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters, such as amps and volts.
Have a basic understanding of computers and the ability to perform job-related computer functions.
Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrate detail orientation, self-motivation, and the ability to multitask.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Be competent in basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn precision measurement tools.
Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.
Work with various types of metal-forming constraints with guidance.
Implement or respond to change effectively.
Work efficiently and in a timely manner.
Take instructions and execute them efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manual and robotic welding.
Previous experience using an overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Follow WPS weld standards.
Inspect and measure machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Adjust machine controls and guides.
Unload welded parts from the robotic welder and place them in appropriate containers.
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to achieve required configurations and positions for welding.
Perform basic MIG, TIG, and aluminum welding techniques as needed.
Examine finished work pieces for conformance with specifications, operator inspection sheets, quality control plans, and customer notes, using instruments such as gauges.
Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.