Advanced Welder Fabricator

About the role

Advanced Welder Fabricators at ALMACO enjoy working independently on laying out and fabricating metal assemblies, while still enjoying a friendly team atmosphere. You'll have a lot of variety in the work that you're given, and a lot of flexibility in your work schedule. After training, you can work with your manager on the hours that work best with your schedule.

Responsibilities

• Construct metal sub-assemblies for ALMACO agricultural research equipment by setting up and performing bench welding and fabrication assignments.
• Use a wide variety of hand and power tools and related equipment such as a saw, shear, grinder, and small presses to reduce and prepare metals.
• Read prints, drawings, work orders, and written instructions to plan and lay out work, completing assignments with an emphasis on safety and quality.
• Clean and grind welds using appropriate methods to prepare the material for assembly.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Well-developed and advanced welding and “free hand” fabrication skills to join metal parts according to print, sketch or verbal instructions in both MIG and TIG.
• Ability to pass 3G and 4G (Limited) welder qualification per AWS D14.3 Standards in GMAW-P process.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and building equipment with very little repetition.
• A record of dependability and cooperation in previous work environments.
• Ability and skill to effectively operate a wide range of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Expertise in welding and fabrication.
• Flexibility in work schedule.
• Reliability and dependability.

Skills

• Advanced welding techniques.
• Free-hand fabrication skills.
• Reading blueprints and building equipment.
• Effective use of hand and power tools.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Holidays.
• Health insurance (with a $0 premium option!)
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance including Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Legal/financial consultation.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible based on the work schedule.

Company Information

ALMACO is the global leader in cutting edge technology, innovative solutions, and specialized manufacturer of precision agricultural machinery designed for ag research within the seed industry. Our products are custom built and specifically manufactured to the requirements of leading research programs throughout the world. ALMACO continues to be the innovator in new products and technologies that serve the seed research equipment marketplace. ALMACO is a family-owned business located in Nevada, IA, which is about 10 miles from Ames, IA, and about 30 miles away from Des Moines, IA. We employ about 200 talented professionals.

Company Culture

We offer a friendly, family-style work environment where you can work independently on laying out and fabricating metal assemblies, while still enjoying a friendly team atmosphere. You'll have a lot of variety in the work that you're given, and a lot of flexibility in your work schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ALMACO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.