Welder

SmithCo Manufacturing • Le Mars, IA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for welding on all types of materials, components, and products.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Capable of reading and understanding Engineering drawings, documents, weld symbols, and WPS’s.
• Working knowledge of different types of cutting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setup, adjust, and operate semi-automatic welding equipment (i.e. bug-o, sub-arc) in accordance with the proper Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in an efficient manner.
• Ensure welding is being done such that welds are capable of passing SmithCo requirements.
• Verify welding and material is in accordance with drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Perform pre-heat and post-heat operations.
• Perform all types of gouging operations.
• Clean up welds by grinding, buffing, and/or other means to provide an acceptable surface condition.
• Assist and train other welders, as required.
• Report abnormal conditions of equipment to Foreman.
• Work in a safe and secure manner and comply with the safety rules and procedures.
• Perform small repairs and preventative maintenance on the welding equipment.
• Assist in placing and removing pieces, components, and products to/from the welding area.
• Operate jib cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location to location within the plant. Occasionally operate overhead cranes in support of small moves to continue production within the department.
• Perform general laborer duties as required (i.e. grinding, loading and unloading of trucks).
• Keep working area clean and perform housekeeping duties around the plant as required (i.e. pickup tools, roll-up hoses and cables, sweep).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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