Associate Welder

RowanEDC Partnership; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RowanEDC Partnership in Salisbury, NC seeks an Associate Welder to join a safety‑driven team. You will perform weld build ups on crusher parts using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW and SAW, and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to meet fabrication requirements.

The role requires a HS Diploma or GED, a strong mechanical background, and the ability to work outdoors in changing conditions. Training on cranes and equipment will be provided within 90 days.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong mechanical background and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to correctly measure parts with tape measures and straight edges.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of safety and ensure a safety-first culture.
• Perform weld build up on crusher parts using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW and SAW.
• Use positioners and manipulators to move large workpieces for welding.
• Cutting operations using oxyacetylene, oxyfuel, plasma cutters and related tools.
• Excavate cracks, dye penetrant, bevel and repair cracks in steels.
• Lift and manipulate parts with hydraulic rams; inspect for fit.
• Complete quality control documentation for welds.
• Interpret 2D blueprints and weld symbols for fabrication requirements.
• Operate tooling like ironworker, bandsaws, drills, come-a-longs, hoists, grinders, hammers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Mechanical background

Measurement skills

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Ironworker

Band saws

Magnetic drills

Come-a-longs

Chain-hoists

Grinders

Hammers

Job description

Associate Welder page is loaded## Associate Welderlocations: Salisbury, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR023837**Job Responsibilities:*** Maintain a high level of safety and ensure that the team maintains a safety-first culture* Perform weld build up on crusher parts using manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welding processes* Utilize welding processes such as FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW* Use positioners and manipulators to maneuver large workpieces to be welded* Perform cutting operations using oxyacetylene, oxyfuel, exothermic, carbon air arc, plasma cutters, grinders and a CNC burn table.* Excavate cracks, use dye penetrant, bevel and fill crack repair in steels* Use hydraulic rams to push and pull pieces in and out of place* Ensure completion of quality control documentation* Operate rosebuds, torches and induction rope to preheat pieces to desired welding temperatures* Weld on cast iron, manganese, and Cu-AL dissimilar* Interpret and understand 2D blueprints, 3D models and weld symbols to complete various fabrication requirements* Use tooling such as an ironworker, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, magnetic drills, come-a-longs, chain-hoists, grinders, hammers and wedges to accomplish assigned tasks* Complete task training on all overhead cranes, forklifts, sweepers, manlift, scissor lifts, welders and torches within 90 days of hire* Use 5S methodology in conjunction with the floor sweeper to maintain a clean and safe workplace* Extend total life expectancy of assets by learning PM procedures for all equipment utilized and remanufactured by the welding group* Report damaged tools and tag out of service so that they can be replaced* Develop operational equipment checks to catch failures before they arise**Requirements:*** HS Diploma or GED required* Must be a self-motivated, strong work ethic individual that is willing to work with minimal supervision and at high level of accountability to operational requirements* A strong mechanical background* Ability to correctly measure parts with tape measures, pi tapes and straight edges are necessary to perform the job functions* Basic computer skills with the ability to report and transfer information* Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions, cold and wind, sometimes rain, will be required* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. will be required