Welder

Central Power Systems & Services•Tracy, MO

11d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954. Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Welder/Fabricator to help support that mission. JOB SUMMARY This manufacturing position is focused on our Generator Manufacturing Division. The Welder/Fabricator safely cuts, fits, tacks and welds in the production of electric generators at the direction of the Production Planner. Due to invisible electromagnetic fields associated with equipment used, any carrier of a pacemaker must avoid this particular work area.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or Have 5 years of previous experience, or Have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade
Knowledge in the construction or manufacturing industries
Skilled in metal straightening and fabrication
Proficient in the following welding methods: MIG, TIG, Heli-Arc, Oxy Acetylene, and Soldering
Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance
Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership
Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper and other metals
Welds small components like copper plumbing for residential use and large ones like pipelines for power plants or beams for buildings and bridges
Consults blueprints and sketches to execute jobs and tasks to specification
Assesses equipment, structures, materials and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications to meet building codes and legal requirements
Develops working knowledge of dozens of methods used for welding a variety of materials and components
Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervises robots that do the same
Trims metal components using heat, fire and electricity
Dismantles and disposes of large metal objects and structures
Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation
Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks and safety shoes