Welding Operator Setup

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Beloit, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairbanks Morse Defense is a mission-driven company that provides rapid and effective support to naval fleets with cutting-edge power technology. As one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors, we are known for our highly trained teams who deliver reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. With a legacy spanning 150 years, Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits and extensive training and development opportunities, fostering an environment where individuals can achieve their full potential. Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME), located in Beloit, Wisconsin, is a key division that manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names in a U.S.-based facility. FME is a principal supplier of diesel engines to critical naval operations and is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment.

Requirements

Proven experience/knowledge in welding.
Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc.
Good understanding of quality control principles
Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition
High school diploma
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Ability to work independently w/minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to thrive in a critical thinking environment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving techniques.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Higher degree from a technical school will be appreciated.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned welding functions using a variety of welding procedures.
Receives job assignment, verbal instructions, sketches, blueprint, process document and/or written welding procedures.
Works to codes requiring independent third-party inspection agency verifications.
Performs set-up operations on subassemblies and assemblies for all product and production parts.
Performs welding on experimental jigs and fixtures.
Plans, lays out and assembles work with or without the use of jigs or fixtures as required.
Welds in all positions.
Performs welding operations such as set-up and assemble details, cut, trim, grind and fit parts, tack weld, weld, solder, flame cut and anneal.
Selects the filler metal and variables required and perform standard welding procedures to control expansion, shrinkage and distortion.
Reads and interprets all types of welding drawings.
Determines size and type of weld when such information is not furnished.
Performs both set-up and weld complete on job as directed.
Operates magnaflux unit as required and marks obvious defects for repair, questionable indications shall be interpreted by the Quality Control Department.
May perform other related duties as directed, works to tolerances of 1/64”.
Perform activities required to facilitate a process change over and/or modification on semi-automatic or full automatic welding systems, including the feeding system and its controller.