Associate Welder

Jobvite, Inc.; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. in Salisbury, NC seeks a skilled welder to support fabrication and welding operations. You will perform weld build ups on crusher parts using manual, semi-automatic, and mechanized processes, and you will interpret 2D blueprints and 3D models to ensure accurate fabrication.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, the ability to work outdoors in varied weather, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Basic computer skills are also needed to report and transfer information efficiently.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical background and safety awareness.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills to report information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-first culture on the team.
• Perform weld build up on crusher parts using manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welding.
• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW processes.
• Operate positioners and manipulators for large workpieces.
• Follow blueprints and weld symbols to fulfill fabrication requirements.
• Use tools such as ironworker, bandsaws, drills, and grinders to complete tasks.
• Complete quality control documentation for each job.

Skills

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Outdoor work ability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Pi tapes

Straight edges

Job description

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 placeEnsure 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