3rd Shift Welder

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder to join their team. This role is crucial for producing high-quality customer fabrication orders while adhering to safety standards and protocols. The Welder will be responsible for operating various welding equipment, ensuring precision in every task, and maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to read blueprints effectively. Join a collaborative team where your skills will contribute to the success of innovative projects and where your commitment to quality will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial fabrication welding experience required.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and specifications.
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding tools, including arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Examine workpieces for defects and ensure they meet specifications.
• Fabricate products to match production specifications.

Skills

Welding Operations

Blueprint Reading

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Dependability

Adaptability

Independence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational school or related on-the-job experience

Tools

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Equipment

Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment

Straightedges

Calipers

Combination Squares

Job description

The Welder is responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may be supervised daily by the Production Manager or Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Welding Operations: Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Safety Practices: Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
• Preparation and Assembly: Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Inspection and Measurement: Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
• Material Handling: Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
• Tool and Equipment Selection: Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Technical Reading: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
• Marking and Tagging: Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
• Maintenance and Repair: Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Fabrication: Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of three to five years of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• Education: High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
• Attention to Detail: Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Dependability: Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
• Independence: Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

3rd Shift Welder (Maintenance)

Job Summary

The Welder is responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may be supervised daily by the Production Manager or Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Welding Operations: Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Safety Practices: Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
• Preparation and Assembly: Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Inspection and Measurement: Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
• Material Handling: Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
• Tool and Equipment Selection: Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Technical Reading: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
• Marking and Tagging: Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
• Maintenance and Repair: Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Fabrication: Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of three to five years of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• Education: High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
• Attention to Detail: Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Dependability: Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
• Independence: Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

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