Welder

Job Description

Weld various grades of stainless steel, carbon steel and/or aluminum components together to fabricate parts and products using TIG/MIG welding techniques according to layouts, blueprints and/or work orders. Repair damaged plant equipment by welding or bonding broken parts together.

Essential Job Functions

• Safe, knowledgeable operation of high voltage heliarc welders, wire welders and spot welders.
• Interpretation and understanding of blueprints, work orders, layouts and/or schematic diagrams identifying materials to be bonded together and dimensions of desired product.
• Positioning of clamps/fixtures holding together components of fabricated products prior to welding.
• Selecting proper raw materials and adjusting welding equipment to ensure proper and solid bonding of components.
• Safe operation of overhead hoists to move large components in work area.
• Utilizing variety of hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, punches, clamps, tape measures, squaring devices, levels and other tools as needed.
• Recording and labeling of completed work orders with attachment of labels routing products to next work area.
• Reading, writing and operating a computer terminal.
• Following written and oral instructions.
• Informing supervisory personnel and/or co-workers of progress and problems realized while performing duties.

  Preferred Job Functions

  • Inspecting components, materials and/or repaired equipment at each step of the welding process.
  • Knowledge of minor equipment maintenance and occasional repair of industrial tools.
  • Removing dust, dirt and other hazardous materials from work areas to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Occasional pushing and pulling of hand carts and lifts with weights exceeding 150 lbs. with help as needed.
  • To communicate verbally with co-workers.
  • To crawl inside very small work areas and perform welding duties while lying on back on an occasional basis.

    Company Benefits

    • Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
    • A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
    • Community Engagement: Support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
    • Training and Development: Opportunities for advancement through skills development, formal education support, and company training programs.

      Equal Employment Opportunity

      Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .