LEAD WELDER - Weekend Shift

Anderson Dahlen, part of Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment, delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing. Services include precision fabrication—cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies—backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions such as skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant.

About the role

Responsible for assisting the supervisor with designated weld personnel to ensure consistent adherence to customer specifications and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the supervisor to schedule personnel and workload.
• Keep the supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective supervision.
• Provide optimum cooperation and complete information to the supervisor and other personnel to ensure on-time and accurate job completion.
• Develop, maintain, and portray a high degree of professionalism and technical competence within the organization, encouraging excellence through example.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and quality.
• Continually work to improve the company’s efficient use of material, capital, and human resources.
• Make recommendations for new equipment and supplies as required or necessary.
• Train employees along with the supervisor, communicating quality plans and activities to ensure a coordinated work effort and “team” approach.
• Provide input to the supervisor on appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Perform related work as apparent or assigned.
• Provide problem-solving support, clarification of process performance requirements, and ensure assigned personnel are adequately prepared for timely and successful project completion.
• Function as a technical resource for the project weld department, communicating clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Work from drawings, sketches, welding symbols, specifications, and instructions to plan work in proper operational sequence and determine methods and techniques to be applied.
• Weld all types of materials in structural and sheet metal sizes and shapes, utilizing a full range of welding processes: gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), plasma, and oxyacetylene cutting, along with brazing.
• Create locating fixtures and measuring devices as required; fit and position parts in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Perform welding tasks daily using care to lay a smooth bead, obtain proper penetration and fusion, manage distortion of weldments, detect defective material, unusual conditions, or operating difficulties, and report them to the supervisor.
• Attend and complete training as required.
• Comply with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable.
• Stay up to date on new technology and advancements relating to welding.
• Assume responsibilities on the shop floor when the supervisor is not present.
• Maintain the company’s core values:
  • Being transparent, fair, humble, and honest in all interactions.
  • Resolve to do the very best of your ability.
  • Work hard to get the job done right and with the best possible results.
  • Embrace change and eagerly pursue new opportunities.
  • Be versatile and readily adapt to challenges to ensure continued company success.
  • Possess the expertise, skills, and craftsmanship required for the position and apply them to help the company meet or exceed goals.
  • Follow through on promises; trust peers, employees, and stakeholders to do the same.
  • Work within your team and support other teams as needed to assure company-wide success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of welding experience.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in welding processes by successfully completing AWS/ASME certification tests.

Skills

• Strong math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with a variety of hand tools, measuring instruments, and welding equipment, including machine settings for various welding processes.
• Ability to work on intricate welding processes, both hand and machine, to develop complex fabrications to closely prescribed standards.
• Ability to perform some fixturing and set-up as required.
• Ability to relate well to others and gain the respect of co-workers.
• Ability to work independently or with others.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Physical Requirements

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift/Carry: 0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never
• Push/Pull: 0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently
• Bend: 34-66% during a 10-hour shift
• Twist/Turn: 34-66% during a 10-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Sit: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Stand/Walk: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair Climb: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $30-$40/hour. The wage range takes into account a wide range of factors including skill sets, experience, training, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Schedule

Weekend shift: work hours are 3/12 hour days, Friday-Sunday, with a 15% shift differential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, providing treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions.
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options for peace of mind and support in challenging times.
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP) for team members overseas.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.