Welding Lathe Operator

Sms Group IncTaylor, MI
Onsite

About The Position

SMS group is looking for Welding Lathe Operators whose primary function is to set up and operate welding lathes and perform Arc, MIG and TIG welding, burning. The right candidate will work from a minimum of direction with some instructions from supervisors. They will set up and operate welding lathes to weld steel or stainless steel on rolls, journals, etc. They will monitor the temperature of rolls and adjust heat if required. They will perform arc welding or burning as required. They will place rolls in a furnace, start and operate the furnace and identify rolls on a heat chart. They will perform minor maintenance repairs on equipment, keep the work area, tools and equipment clean and orderly, and utilize crane and material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will be a safety-minded worker who is drug-free, dependable, and able to maintain an excellent attendance record.

Requirements

  • High School/Equivalent
  • Valid Driver's License Required
  • Must be able to work overtime
  • Must be able to work night shift
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Drug Screen, Physical Capacity Profile Test and Background Check.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate welding lathes to weld steel or stainless steel on rolls, journals, etc.
  • Monitor temperature of rolls and adjust heat if required
  • Perform arc welding or burning as required
  • Place roll in furnace, start and operate furnace and identify roll on heat chart.
  • Perform minor maintenance repairs on equipment
  • Keep work area, tools and equipment clean and orderly
  • Utilize crane and material handling equipment
  • Be a safety minded worker who is drug free, dependable, and able to maintain an excellent attendance record

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • medical/dental/vision coverage
  • paid vacation
  • paid holiday time
  • 401k with a company match
  • training
  • a tuition reimbursement program
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