Fabricator & Spot Welder: Precision Assembly Pro

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a production/welder assist role on our assembly line. This position involves setting up and operating spot welders and H-clips, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with pleater and material-handling teams, perform routine paperwork, and participate in continuous improvement efforts. A high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Understand written and verbal instructions.
• Read blueprints and routings and perform basic math skills to manage return to stock and scrap.
• Perform variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
• Interact constructively and effectively with team members on the production line to achieve the desired outcomes.
• React to change positively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance.
• Detect unusual conditions or defective material and report to supervisor.
• Have the physical ability to handle any size/weight liner with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures, including wearing all designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Sets-up and operates different types of spot welders and H-clips for steel.
• Performs proficient change-overs with no line stoppages.
• Forms liners within acceptable quality and quantity standards as stated in the blue prints/route sheets.
• Fits and positions product weldments having a number of parts, using welding and welding fixtures, jigs and rollers where applicable.
• Recognizes and understands the functions and capabilities of the welder, H-clip machine, and roller table to ensure safe, correct and efficient operations.
• Communicates effectively with others on the assembly line (pleater operator, funnel table operators, material handlers, leadership, etc.) to help keep the line operating at the desired production rate.
• Completes all applicable paperwork (scrap sheets, return to stock, safety checks, first piece sheets, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Utilizes mechanical ability, work instructions and hand tools to complete daily tasks.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety (6s) in work area as well as involved with continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Maintains routed standards and other key job performance metrics (change over time, scrap, return to stock, etc.)
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime hours as well as over/under coverage as needed.
• Assists other departments as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attendance reliability

Quality inspection

Education

HS diploma / GED

Related experience (1–2 years)

Tools

Spot welders

H-clip machines

Roller tables

Job description

Donaldson Company is seeking a production/welder assist role on our assembly line. This position involves setting up and operating spot welders and H-clips, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with pleater and material-handling teams, perform routine paperwork, and participate in continuous improvement efforts. A high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of related experience are preferred.