Welding Repair Operator

Minth North America • Gadsden, AL

7h • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Welding Repair Operator for the Sheet Metal Welding Workshop of the Production Department in Gadsden, Alabama. The operator repairs weld defects found during and after welding, including identifying defects, grinding and removing them, re-welding, shaping surfaces, and verifying repair quality. The role is the last line of defense for welding quality on energy storage cabinets and helps ensure their structural strength, sealing, appearance, and compliance with customer acceptance standards.

Requirements

• Ability to independently complete re-welding of various welds.
• Ability to accurately identify weld defects and assess whether they can be repaired.
• Proficiency with grinding tools such as angle grinders and grinding heads.
• Ability to read welding drawings and welding symbols, including AWS D1.1 / GB/T 985.
• Welder's operation certificate.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of the work location.
• Technical or vocational school diploma or above.

Nice To Haves

• Weld repair experience.
• A major in welding technology, mechanical manufacturing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Receive weld defect reports and confirm each defect's type, location, and severity.
• Identify common weld defects and assess whether they can be repaired; promptly report defects that cannot be repaired.
• Determine repair plans, including grinding scope, re-welding method, parameters, and materials; confirm major defects with the process engineer before repair.
• Grind out defects using appropriate tools while forming a groove that supports good fusion and controlling depth to preserve plate thickness.
• Verify after grinding that defects are completely removed and no cracks remain.
• Re-weld according to the repair welding procedure using manual MAG/TIG welding and specified parameters.
• Grind and trim repaired welds to match surrounding welds, remove slag and spatter, and check for new defects.
• Correct welding deformation using flame or mechanical correction to restore dimensional accuracy.
• Repair surface appearance defects and welding issues on doors, hinges, and locks; smooth transitions to meet painting or coating roughness requirements.
• Inspect repairs for weld appearance and dimensions, and support quality inspectors with re-inspection.
• Complete repair records and enter repair data into the MES for traceability.
• Summarize repair data and assist process engineers with defect cause analysis and improvement measures.
• Maintain manual welders, angle grinders, and grinding tools, and replace consumables.
• Follow hot work safety regulations, wear required PPE, ensure fume collection is operating, and maintain 5S at the workstation.

Benefits

• International development platform and opportunity to be part of a fast-growing global company.
• Dynamic and efficient team that values ownership and results.
• Opportunity to improve technical and professional expertise.
• Multicultural, multinational working atmosphere that values different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree