Welder (2nd Shift)

nVent • Richland, MS

8d

About The Position

The Welder reviews prints and consults with the Leadperson to determine job requirements, gathers materials, and lays out parts to specifications. The role sets up and adjusts welding equipment, positions and secures parts, and welds steel, aluminum, or copper components. The Welder inspects welds for quality, repairs defective joints, removes excess slag, flux, and spatter, and uses cutting equipment as needed. The position also applies weld stencils, notifies the Leadperson or Inspector when products are ready for inspection, and maintains a clean work area. The role involves working in a non-air-conditioned production environment, standing and walking for most of each shift, and manually lifting items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of welding experience or training.
• Must achieve nVent welding certification on aluminum and/or copper.
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/16th and read prints.
• Able to properly operate welding equipment and produce quality welds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize work based on production schedules and changing needs.
• Able to record material transactions accurately and electronically using a computer.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Able to manually lift items up to 40 lbs. and spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with manufacturing BOMs, material handling, inventory control, and similar activities.

Responsibilities

• Review prints and confer with the Leadperson to determine job requirements.
• Gather materials and lay out parts according to specifications.
• Set up welding equipment and adjust settings for the job.
• Position, clamp, and/or tack weld parts before beginning the welding process.
• Operate a welding gun to join steel, aluminum, or copper pieces.
• Visually inspect welds for compliance with quality standards; re-weld defective joints and remove excess slag, flux, and spatter.
• Operate a cutting torch and manual plasma cutter as needed.
• Apply the weld stencil and notify the Leadperson or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping to keep the work area free of scrap and debris.
• Record material transactions accurately and electronically.
• Safely operate a forklift after achieving forklift certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed