Welder

nVent • Richland, MS

10d

About The Position

The Welder reviews prints and consults with the Lead person to determine job requirements, gathers materials, lays out and prepares parts, and sets up welding equipment. The role joins steel, aluminum, or copper parts using a welding gun, inspects welds for quality, repairs defective joints, and removes excess slag, flux, and spatter. The Welder may also use a cutting torch and manual plasma cutter, apply weld stencils, and notify the Lead person or Inspector when products are ready for inspection. The position includes ongoing housekeeping to keep the work area clear of scrap and debris. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

This is a manufacturing role in an industrial facility. Work involves extended periods of standing, walking, and using hands, with some reaching, crouching, talking, and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds. Overhead cranes, forklifts, and carts are used for heavier products and materials. The environment is loud, enclosed, ventilated and heated but not air-conditioned, and includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, heat, and high humidity. Welding smoke is removed through direct airflow from fans. Regular attendance during the scheduled shift and overtime as required are expected.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of welding experience or training.
• Able to read a tape measure and prints.
• Able to properly operate welding equipment and produce quality welds.
• Able to read and comprehend simple or somewhat complex instructions.
• Able to write notes or simple correspondence and effectively communicate information to coworkers.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate and interpret common tape measurements.
• Able to use common-sense understanding to carry out multiple-step instructions of moderate complexity and deal with standardized situations with a limited set of variables.
• Regular attendance during the scheduled shift and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review prints and confer with the Lead person to determine job requirements.
• Gather necessary materials and lay out parts according to specifications.
• Set up the welding machine and adjust its 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 Lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping to keep the work area free of scrap and debris.
• Set up and align parts per print in preparation for welding and perform welding operations.

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 company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

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