Welder - 1st shift

About the role

Lay out, fits, and welds fabricated components to assemble structural frames such as machinery bases. All welding is GMAW (MIG). Assists machinists in rigging and hoisting large components and machine bases.

Essential Functions

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly fit up and welding in the most efficient manner.
• Plan work, layout, tack, and weld components per print and welding specifications.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and weld components using Gas Metal Arc Welding.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Work with team members and supervision to solve problems with fit up and handling of parts.
• Assist machinists rigging and hoisting large components and machine bases.
• Operate grinders, weld positioner, forklifts, overhead hoists, shear, press brake, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Weld with a variety of gases, welding machines, and wire sizes from .035 thru 1/16’ diameter welding wire.
• Cross train and move to other work centers as assigned.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it is built per print.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to use and understand all weld measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, protractor, combination squares, and weld gauges.
• Basic math.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, bills of material, setup sheets, etc.
• Able to operate welders and other machinery with little or no supervision.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.

Education/Training

• Prefer successful completion of related course work at a trade or technical school.
• Multi-pass heavy welding of plate steel up to 12” thick preferred, but not required.

Other Requirements/Preferences

• Requires a strong, related work history.
• Must supply own hand tools.
• Prefer previous welding, fabricating experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Can work well independently and with others.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance evaluations.
• Health Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance (no waiting period).
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Roth & 401(k) + Company Match.
• PTO: All new hires start with 80 hours of PTO on day 1.
• Paid Holidays.
• Safety Shoe Allowance of $175 yr.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Reduced Fee Child Care at Cradle to Crayons in Moundridge.