WELDER 1st Shift Madison

EK Machine•Madison, WI

About The Position

EK is seeking a full-time Welder to work on a wide variety of metals and alloys, interpret blueprints and directions, and develop welding skills as part of its team. The role involves welding weldments, tanks, and metal parts according to process specifications; laying out weldments; inspecting finished work; and contributing to process improvements. The position requires certification or the ability to pass welding qualification tests.

Requirements

Required certification or ability to pass weld qualification tests.
Either a 1–2 year Technical Welding Degree and 1–2 years of experience in a related welding industry using GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW, or a High School Diploma/GED and 3–4 years of related welding industry experience using GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or carrying over 60 pounds, working at heights greater than 12 feet, and working in extreme heat.

Responsibilities

Read and understand American and European blueprints, geometric callouts, and weld symbols to meet or exceed client expectations.
Use GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW to weld weldments, tanks, and metal parts according to weld process specification sheets.
Weld a variety of metals and alloys, including carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Perform hand layouts of weldments with little to no supervision or assistance.
Use fixtures, gauges, and jigs to manufacture welded parts to customer specifications.
Assist with creating work instructions.
Complete first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and tape measures.
Pressure test fuel tanks and hydro test glycol tanks.
Travel minimally between plants and adapt to product mix requirements at each facility.
Analyze weld processes and recommend process improvements.