Welder - 2nd Shift

Kloeckner Metals - Americas•West Manchester Township, PA

About The Position

The Welder completes assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes productivity and safety while following company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may be supervised daily by the Production Manager or Supervisor. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed. Duties include setting up and operating welding equipment and tools, preparing and assembling materials, welding components in various positions and from various metals, inspecting workpieces, monitoring welding processes, interpreting technical documents, and fabricating products to production specifications. The Welder also identifies equipment or material issues, performs repairs as needed, and completes other tasks that support production goals.

Requirements

At least 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience.
Ability to pass a weld test may be required.
Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment.
High school diploma or GED.
Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations and a demonstrated reliable work history.
Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.
Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on precision and quality.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school education or related on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate hand and power tools used in welding, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Operate safety equipment and follow safe work practices and company safety protocols.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding.
Inspect workpieces for defects and measure them to ensure they meet specifications.
Prepare and weld aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys; clean surfaces and remove contaminants.
Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux based on specifications and metal types and thicknesses.
Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or material expansion.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and perform welding operations.
Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required.
Identify faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
Clean or degrease parts and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
Fabricate products according to production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures.
Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals.