Assembly Welder - 3rd Shift

McLanahan Corp.; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLanahan Corp. is seeking an assembler to support sub-assembly and final assembly of major machines. The role emphasizes Lean techniques and maintaining a clean, safe shop environment. Responsibilities include following supervision, reading drawings, welding, and preparing assemblies for shipment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in manufacturing, blueprint reading experience, and strong mechanical aptitude, with good communication and safety adherence in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of blueprint reading experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Stable work experience; positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions from Floor Supervisor or designee.
• Maintain a safe, clean shop environment following safety policies and 5S principles.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Use hand and power tools to meet tolerances and specifications.
• MIG weld components according to drawings and specifications.
• Operate material moving equipment and overhead crane safely.
• Cross-train in assembly and final assembly.
• Prepare weldments and assemblies for shipment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

MIG welding

Hand and power tool use

Safety compliance

5S / Lean principles

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Industrial technical training

Blueprint reading experience

Tools

Overhead crane

Jib hoist

Job description

The primary focus will be to maintain a safe and clean shop environment, incorporating Lean techniques. The primary responsibilities will be for sub assembly and final assembly of major machines and parts order components.

Essential Functions/Key Accountabilities:

• Follow direction provided by Floor Supervisor or designee.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to, and enforcing, all safety procedures and policies inside and outside the facility, including use of personal protective and McLanahan equipment as required.
• Represent McLanahan Corporation in a positive manner both internally and externally while adhering to the organization's core values.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Maintain a clean work area utilizing 5S principles and daily organizational skills.
• Ability to use various hand measuring tools as well as hand and power tools required to ensure tolerance and specifications are met.
• Ability to use various hand measuring tools as well as hand and power tools required to ensure tolerance and specifications are met.
• Ability to MIG weld components according to drawings and specifications.
• Ability to identify assembly components and hardware.
• Operate motorized material moving equipment to transport materials to designated area.
• Operate and perform visual inspection for overhead crane and/or jib hoist ensure proper and safe utilization.
• Perform functions at an elevated height, according to procedure.
• Ability to cross train in assembly/final assembly.
• Ability to prep weldments and assembly for shipment.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) - five (5) years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• One (1) year of technical training in an industrial setting.
• One (1) year of blueprint reading experience.
• Demonstrated Mechanical aptitude.
• Stable work experience; demonstrated positive behavior.
• Computer literacy primary for attendance and job tracking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to successfully reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

This position description outlines the major duties performed but is not intended to be all-inclusive.Additional duties may be assigned/performed as needed and determined by management. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Physical Requirements:

This position is typically located in a manufacturing environment and requires sitting and standing for long periods of time. The position requires ambulatory skills sufficient to travel domestically. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, visual acuity to use a keyboard, and maneuver materials (lift, carry, move, etc.) as assigned. Requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of both verbal and written communication.

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

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