2nd shift MIG Welder

SPX Cooling Technologies; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies in Mason, OH is seeking a skilled MIG welder to join our production team. You will perform MIG tack welding to create functional metal components and work with a crew to meet on-time delivery while exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, preparing surfaces, coordinating with crane and forklift operations, and maintaining quality under safe conditions. Growth opportunities exist within SPX RiSE development programs.

Qualifications

• 1 year MIG welding in production/manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Basic math skills for measurement and layout.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Overhead crane operation preferred.
• Self-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Weld to specifications and read work orders and blueprints.
• Prepare metals and surfaces for production and select proper materials.
• Position parts, operate welding equipment, and perform light maintenance.
• Document work performed according to company procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Attention to detail

Self-driven

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a welder, you will work as a team to meet on time delivery and exceed customer satisfaction. You will complete a variety of tasks with the overall goal of creating functional metal components primarily by performing MIG tack welding operations.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

Safety

• Follow all safety rules and adhere to core value of business
• Maintain general work areas and/or equipment used in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensure proper and effective operation of machine and tools throughout entire process. Report repairs and/or issues to team lead or supervisor

Quality

• Confirm material, sizes, and parts match work order/job tickets
• Ensure all parts and surfaces are free from defects
• Able to self-monitor quality of own work, and report to lead or supervisor unusual, defective, or operating difficulties
• Complete all tasks and work within designed quality guidelines
• Accurately document work performed using company required documents and procedures

Delivery

• Ability to weld to specifications, and out of position, on mild steel and stainless steel including vertical up
• Read blueprints, schematics, work orders and/or assembly sketches
• Coordinate staging and sequencing of parts, productions items, and product components
• Prepare both metals and work surfaces for the production process
• Select appropriate tools, materials, gas ratios, and build fixturing/shipping brackets as needed
• Transfer completed product to next workstation/process using cranes and forklift as needed
• Perform light maintenance on equipment, machines, and other devices used in the normal course of work performed
• Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision

Culture

• Desire to do the right thing
• Team player, assisting other team members and departments as needed with other duties not routine to position
• Punctual, on time, ready to work designated shift, every day

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 1 year MIG welding in production/manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic math skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality, working within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
• Forklift certification
• Overhead crane operation
• Self-driven, able to work independently, and as a team
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Working Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Solid levels of physical stamina and strength
• Lifting to 50 pounds with assistance
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, and working at heights
• Perform repetitive motions
• Plant environment with exposure to harsh weather, excessive heat/ cold, and/or excessive noise

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.