Welder

About the role

The Welder supports production objectives through understanding welding principals and extensive knowledge of various welding types. The position works closely with the Production and Engineering teams to ensure welding processes are performed in accordance with prints and order specifications. This full-time role is based in Mansfield, OH. In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner; interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees; complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed; apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work; closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures; work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations; provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills. This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data. U.S. Person status is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of welding, high and low temperature brazing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, torch cutting, plasma cutting, rolling, braking, nibbling, punching, shearing, and sawing of a variety of parts, castings, forgings, fabrications, and subassemblies; may perform maintenance welding and tooling welding when required
• Program and operate CNC Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Table
• Repair defective welds, cracks, castings, and fabrications
• Perform stress stabilizing on parts processed in welding department
• Grind defects and over-welds, and remove flux to support the quality of all welds
• Perform minor machining tasks including layout, pre-drilling, tapping parts for sub-assemblies
• Perform layout on parts processed through the welding department
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Requirements

• High School diploma or certified equivalent
• Welding certification(s) preferred
• Experience in a variety of welding disciplines including, but not limited to, torch cutting, plasma cutting, rolling, braking, punching, shearing, sawing
• Ability to read prints, charts, tables, sketches, and specifications
• Experience using forklift, overhead cranes and other lifting devices is helpful
• Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills

Working Conditions

Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimum. Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, nights.

• Physical requirements: regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write; frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch; occasionally required to climb, and/or balance and work from ladders/stairs at heights of up to 15 feet; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unrestricted; must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel may be necessary; employee may be required to obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package: Life insurance
• Group health insurance, including Health Savings Account option
• Dental & vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Ten paid holidays/year