2nd-Shift Welding & Fabrication Lead

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

2nd shift

Job summary

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to join the 2nd shift at our Iowa operations.

You will read moderately complex drawings and set up welding equipment to perform MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding, producing precision components for our manufacturing lines. The role requires strict adherence to tolerances, use of micrometers and calipers, and strong grinding and fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, specifications, and machined part prints.
• Advanced MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding skills.
• Experience with machined part fabrication.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong grinding knowledge and quality control focus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and set up welding equipment; adjust currents, gas pressures, and electrodes.
• Operate welding, brazing, and flame cutting equipment.
• Perform saw operations and painting as required.
• Measure with micrometers and calipers to ensure tolerances.
• Inspect finished units for defects and conformance to specs.
• Document quality and production data; participate in meetings.
• Maintain clean, safe work area; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Machined parts fabrication

Micrometers

Calipers

Teamwork

Machinery setup

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to join the 2nd shift at our Iowa operations.

You will read moderately complex drawings and set up welding equipment to perform MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding, producing precision components for our manufacturing lines. The role requires strict adherence to tolerances, use of micrometers and calipers, and strong grinding and fabrication skills.