Welder

Ethos•Tennant, IA

About The Position

The Welder lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as frames, stands, reels, shafts, and parts. This is a first-shift, full-time, direct-hire position. The role involves selecting and setting up welding equipment, assembling and repairing components, cutting metal to print specifications, reading blueprints and work order process sheets, and ensuring product quality. The Welder also maintains and supports 5S practices and initiatives within the department.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or 2–5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of MIG and TIG welding experience in a fabrication environment.
Experience with aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding.
Ability to read blueprints.
Quality-focused.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification or technical degree.

Responsibilities

Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts in position for welding.
Set up equipment and weld parts using MIG, TIG, and torch welding equipment.
Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
Use hand and power tools, including angle grinders, wrenches, and impact tools.
Use acetylene or plasma arc equipment to cut metal parts to print specifications.
Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
Read blueprints, carry out welding requirements, follow work order process sheets, and ensure product quality.
Maintain and sustain 5S within the department and support, implement, and sustain 5S program initiatives and goals.