2nd Shift Manual Welder (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Manual Welder to operate weld machines and fabricate metal parts per specifications. The role requires reading blueprints, following WPS standards, and maintaining quality with gauges and inspection sheets.

The candidate will perform MIG/TIG welding, basic aluminum work, and routine machine maintenance while upholding safety and cleanliness in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to perform related tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and learning precision tools.
• Shop math competency and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Follow WPS weld standards.
• Inspect and measure machined parts for conformance to specs.
• Operate and adjust weld machines; unload parts from robotic welder.
• Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt components for welding.
• Perform basic MIG, TIG and aluminum welding as needed.
• Inspect finished work with gauges and documentation.
• Perform prescribed maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety regulations.
• Adhere to corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Safety focus

Computer basics

Dimensional measurement

Shop math

Overhead crane experience

Job description

Overview

The Manual Welder is primarily responsible for operating one or more weld machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications applying to basic knowledge of welding theory on production basis.

Responsibilities

• Follow WPS weld standards.
• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformances to specifications.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine.
• Unload welded parts from robotic welder and place on appropriate containers.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Perform basic MIG, TIG and aluminum welding techniques as needed.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Previous knowledge of fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

Equal opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.