Weld Operator II Temporary

Full-time, temporary, on-site position on the day shift.

About Us

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About This Opportunity

This position performs MIG and TIG welds throughout ranges of material gages, alloys, and positions. Level 2 will also need to be able to solder and braze from mild steel to copper, along with drilling and tapping when needed.

Responsibilities

• Consistently fabricate and weld customer products within customer specifications with little to no defects.
• Drill and tap as needed.
• Develop and build advanced weld fixturing.
• Read and follow weld maps as required.
• Create prototype parts off of customer blueprints or schematics within customer tolerances.
• Utilize clamps and porta power to bend and manipulate parts to bring them within tolerances.
• Demonstrate through testing on 2-inch plate, the ability to gouge and bevel with air arc, then perform a full penetration weld on both sides.
• Demonstrate ability to make weld repairs on parts and weldments without disrupting existing dimensions.
• Make sound MIG and TIG weld repairs across all product ranges.
• Set up and operate rolling machinery.
• Set up and operate an ironworker to notch, bend, or straighten parts, pieces, or fixturing.
• Weld holes up to 4-inches deep.
• Obtain D 1.6 certification as needed.

Requirements

• Two and a half years of sheet metal experience, of which two years must have been MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Ability to read and understand written documents.
• Read and comprehend basic blueprints.
• Use of basic weld fixtures.
• Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction.
• Ability to straighten welded parts.
• Use of dial calipers, vernier calipers, protractors, squares, and other measuring instruments as required.

Physical Demands

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Pay

$23 - $28 per hour.