LEAD WELDER - Weekend Shift

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services to design, manufacture, integrate, install, and maintain some of the most advanced systems on the market. The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing, with precision fabrication – cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies – backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions including 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 we consistently meet our customer specifications and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the supervisor in an effort 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, relative to projects within assigned group, 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 as required or necessary for new equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for training employees along with the supervisor, communicating quality plans, and activities as appropriate, to ensure a coordinated work effort and “team” approach.
• Periodically give input to the supervisor on appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems with the supervisor.
• Perform related work as apparent or assigned.
• Provide problem-solving support, clarification of process performance requirements, and ensure assigned personnel are adequately prepared for the timely and successful completion of projects.
• Function as a technical resource for the project weld department and, as such, consistently communicate clearly and effectively with both technical personnel and non-technical personnel in an appropriate and understandable manner.
• 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, display ability to manage distortion of weldments, detect defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report it to the supervisor.
• Attend and complete training as required.
• Comply with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable.
• Keep up to date on new technology and other advancements relating to Welding.
• Assume the responsibilities on the shop floor when the supervisor is not in the shop.
• 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. Being versatile and readily able to adapt to challenges to ensure the continued success of the company.
  • Possess the expertise, skills, and craftsmanship required for the position and apply those in order to help the company meet or exceed goals and objectives.
  • Follow through on promises. Trust peers, employees, and stakeholders to follow through on theirs.
  • Work within the team, and support other teams as needed, to assure success as a company.
• 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.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools, measuring instruments, and operate all 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.
• Positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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 for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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 tools needed for 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.