Welder (Beaver Dam)

Metalcraft of Mayville•Beaver Dam, WI

About The Position

The Welder operates one or more welding machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications, using basic knowledge of welding theory in a production environment. The role may involve manual and robotic welding, including MIG, TIG, and aluminum welding techniques, as needed. The Beaver Dam facility is currently working mandatory overtime. Shift schedules listed are: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 2:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; and 3rd shift, Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.

Requirements

Successfully complete an internal welding test.
Have a basic understanding of computers and the ability to perform computer functions related to the job.
Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrate attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to multitask.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Have competent basic dimensional-measuring skills and be able to learn precision measurement tools quickly.
Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.
Work with various types of metal-forming constraints with guidance.
Effectively implement or respond to change.
Work efficiently and in a timely manner.
Take and execute orders efficiently.
Meet the role’s physical demands, including moderate to heavy physical effort and frequent bending and stooping; required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manual and robotic welding.
Previous knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters, including amps and volts.
Previous experience using an overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Follow WPS weld standards.
Inspect and measure machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Move machine controls and guides to adjust machines.
Unload welded parts from robotic welders and place them in appropriate containers.
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Perform basic MIG, TIG, and aluminum welding techniques as needed.
Examine finished work pieces and verify conformance to specifications using operator inspection sheets, quality control plans, customer notes, and instruments such as gauges.
Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.