2nd Shift - Flat Welder

EVAPCO, Inc.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Job summary

EVAPCO, Inc. is seeking a Flat Welder to perform non-pressure boundary MIG welding on galvanized and stainless steel for cooling towers and condensers.

You will safely operate welding equipment, prepare parts, and ensure high-quality welds while following engineering drawings and specifications. Training and potential cross-department work may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Qualify and pass Evapco Non-Pressure Boundary Welding Test.
• Read and comprehend engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Read a tape measure to within 1/32 inch.
• Basic nomenclature and practical use of hand tools.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up and operate welding machines to weld various steel materials.
• Prepare stainless steel, galvanized, and black steel parts for welding.
• Produce full penetration, high quality welds and maintain dimensional compliance.
• Read and comprehend engineering documents, drawings, and instructions.
• May transfer to other departments to perform welding functions.
• Participate in team problems solving and training as scheduled.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Hand tools use

Reading engineering drawings

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding machine operation

Plasma cutting

Job description

Job Summary

Working with supervision performs non-pressure boundary MIG welding of both galvanized and stainless steel materials for use in the construction of cooling towers and condensers.

Flat Welder

Job Summary

Working with supervision performs non-pressure boundary MIG welding of both galvanized and stainless steel materials for use in the construction of cooling towers and condensers.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, is required
• Qualify and pass the Evapco Non-Pressure Boundary Welding Test
• Use, read, and comprehend a tape measure to within 1/32”, is required
• Basic nomenclature and practical use of hand tools, is required
• Reading and understanding Evapco production specifications, engineering drawings, and BOM’s, is required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), is preferred

Essential Functions

• Safely set-up and operate assigned welding machine to weld various steel materials in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, in accordance with Evapco engineering drawings
• Prepare stainless steel, galvanized, and black steel parts for welding
• Produce full penetration, high quality/aesthetic weld joints and maintain dimensional compliance
• Lay down proper tack welds
• Perform proper post weld cleaning, as required or directed
• Accurately perform plasma cutting
• Read and comprehend various engineering and production documents, drawings, and instructions
• Performs dimensional and visual inspection of parts, assemblies, and final product as directed by the team leader
• May be transferred as needed to other departments to perform welding functions.
• Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
• Attend related training courses as scheduled
• Follow all related written and oral work instructions
• Maintain Arc times keeping and goals as provided by the Performance Review program
• May be required to perform field service repair work
• May perform other duties as assigned

Typical Working Conditions

• Industrial setting (i.e. factory, outdoor)
• Temperature Extremes, in general, from 20° F. to 110° F.
• Requires very good agility (i.e. bending, standing, walking, reaching, squatting, twisting, and lifting)
• Shift work, day or nights, Monday through Friday, voluntary Saturday and Sunday’s

Equipment Used

• Driving forklifts and operating hoists/overhead cranes
• Weld power packs/machines
• Various hand tools and measuring devices
• Various jigs and fixtures

Summary of Pay & Benefits

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Paid Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability