Seam Welder Operator

Compensation

$28.57 per hour (+2/hr. shift differential)

Schedule

2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
3rd Shift, Monday - Friday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

About the role

This is an individual contributor position responsible for operating the Sub Arc Seam Welder to weld the seams of steel shafts. The Seam Welder Operator is responsible for loading shafts into the welding machine with the use of a conveyor or an overhead crane and operating the seam weld positioning tuners. The Operator must also position the piece through the weld head(s) as the weld is deposited to make a pole. The Seam Welder Operator is also responsible for adjusting carriage speeds, side roll pressures, amperage and flux flow. The incumbent also assists with or operates an overhead crane or forklift in material or supply movement. The Operator monitors the quality of incoming steel and determines when material is substandard, as well as reports damage to the product or machinery to the Utility Person or Lead Person. The person in this position also may be assigned to other work areas in production when the machine is not running.

Essential Functions

• Load steel shafts into Sub Arc Seam Welder
• Weld the entire seem of steel shaft using the Sub Arc Seam Welder to make a steel pole
• Maintain equipment without difficulty
• Operate and perform general maintenance of equipment
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure incoming material and to verify that finished product meets specifications
• Monitor the quality of incoming steel shafts and determine when material is substandard
• Operate a straightener to straighten the shafts after welding
• Use tape measure
• Read blue prints
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

Required Qualifications

• No Degree Required
• Minimum of 3+ years relevant experience
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds
• Read blue prints
• Ability to use tape measure
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• One year of previous experience in a professional welding position
• Experience with PLC controlled machinery
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• AWS certified welder operator qualification for both SAW and GMAW processes

Important Details About the Role

• Accurately read a tape measure
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Read and decipher blue prints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work
• This position reports into Production Supervisor

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more