Welder

Knowles Corporation • New Bedford, MA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for Welding (TIG and Laser) components with varying thicknesses from .040” to .25”. Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

Requirements

• Proficient in tig welding thin gauge sheet steel and aluminum is necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality welds using TIG and/or Laser processes.
• Knowledge of metals and characteristics of different alloys.
• Read and understand blueprints and welding callouts in designs.
• Use various measuring methods and tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and scales.
• Operate manual welding equipment and flame-cutting equipment such as oxyacetylene torch or similar for cutting, heating, or brazing.
• Conduct assessments to verify critical weld requirements are met.
• Understand fixturing and use of tools to achieve proper fitment of parts prior to welding.
• Proper use of all necessary safety protocols and personal protective equipment.
• Communicate effectively to work in a team environment to ensure safe and efficient work and help drive continual improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Onsite Physician
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree