2nd Shift Manual Welder (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. seeks a Manual Welder to operate weld machines and fabricate metal parts to spec on a production line. Follow WPS standards, read blueprints or symbols, inspect pieces, and keep the work area clean and safe.

Candidate must complete an internal welding test, possess basic computer skills, and read and follow procedures. Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality; overhead crane experience is a plus. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read instructions and follow procedures.
• Detail orientation and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Follow WPS weld standards.
• Inspect and measure machined work pieces for conformance.
• Operate and adjust weld machines.
• Unload welded parts from robotic welder and containerize.
• Weld using MIG, TIG and aluminum techniques as needed.
• Ensure finished work meets specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment and keep work area clean and safe.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Dimensional measurement

Shop math

Computer basics

Communication (verbal & written)

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Overhead crane experience

Tools

Fixtures & weld setup tools

Welding equipment operation

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.