Welder

Duties & Responsibilities

• Weld/Repair GE type diaphragms and Westinghouse blade rings.
• Reverse engineer and layout a diaphragm.
• Perform weld repairs with 410 SS and Inco.
• Weld repair all OEM type stationary blades.
• Perform stick weld repairs.
• Weld repair a tight throat, short pitch, 70 partition per half diaphragm.
• Weld repair of nozzles.
• Westinghouse stationary blade repair in place in the unit, nozzle plates still in the shell.
• Weld repairing horizontal joints and shell fits.
• Erosion damage in the hood.
• Lashing lug weld repair.
• Silver solder repairs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Apprenticeship classes/trade school (all levels).
• Welding vocational school training or experience in TIG and stick welding – MIG and sub-arc welding is a plus (level II and III).
• Experience Levels: No experience required (I), minimum 2 years of experience (II), minimum 5 years of experience (III).
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally (all levels).
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and after-hours (all levels).
• Basic knowledge of welding procedures, practices, and techniques required to weld and/or fuse metals together (all levels).
• Familiar with Power Generation equipment (level II and level III).
• Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrates and mag particle (all levels).
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with welding, such as chipping hammer, grinder, arc welder, etc. (all levels).
• Knowledge and ability to use common precision measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp, etc. (all levels).
• Knowledge of silver solder repairs (level III).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions (all levels).
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, procedures, and other specifications (level III).
• Familiar with power generation equipment (level II and level III).
• Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions (level II and level III).
• Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs and being able to determine scheduling time frame (level III).
• Ability to lead other diaphragm welders and supervise work being performed at the customer site (level III).
• Knowledge of arithmetic (all levels).
• Good visual and auditory acuity (all levels).
• Good oral and written communication skills (all levels).

Benefits

• Health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision (with employer contribution).
• Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available.
• Protection: Company-paid life insurance + disability coverage.
• Time off: Paid time off + paid holidays.
• Retailment: 401(k) program with company match opportunity.
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + ID theft protection.
• Wellness & safety perks: On-site ART (Active Release Techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots.
• Pay add-ons (as applicable): Overtime opportunity, shift/lead differential, travel pay.
• Advancement: Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need.
• Recognition: Seasonal company sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A.
• Industry stability: Essential power generation work with long-term demand.

Our Culture

A Powerful Purpose at MD&A, we truly work together, as one team! We collaborate, we listen, we innovate. We put energy behind everything we do!