2nd Shift - Flat Welder

Evapco; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Klarity Plan

Job summary

Evapco is seeking a skilled Welder for non-pressure boundary welding of galvanized and stainless steel used in cooling towers and condensers. The role requires a high school diploma, welding test, precise measurement, and the ability to read specifications and drawings.

The position involves setup, material preparation, proper tack and full-penetration welds, post-weld cleaning, plasma cutting, and inspections. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; on-site in California.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass Evapco Non-Pressure Boundary Welding Test.
• Read tape measure to 1/32” accuracy.
• Read and understand Evapco production specifications, engineering drawings, and BOMs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding machines to weld various steel materials in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions per Evapco drawings.
• Prepare stainless, galvanized, and black steel parts for welding.
• Produce full-penetration, high-quality welds and maintain dimensional compliance.
• Lay down proper tack welds and perform post-weld cleaning as required.
• Perform accurate plasma cutting and read engineering/production documents.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspection of parts and assemblies as directed by team lead.
• May transfer to other departments to perform welding functions as needed.
• Participate in team problem solving focused on quality, safety, and process improvements.
• Attend related training courses and follow all written/oral work instructions.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Understanding production specs

Bilingual English/Spanish

Pass welding test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Working with supervision performs non-pressure boundary MIG welding of both galvanized and stainless steel materials for use in the construction of cooling towers and condensers.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, is required
• Qualify and pass the Evapco Non-Pressure Boundary Welding Test
• Use, read, and comprehend a tape measure to within 1/32”, is required
• Basic nomenclature and practical use of hand tools, is required
• Reading and understanding Evapco production specifications, engineering drawings, and BOM’s, is required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), is preferred

Essential Functions

• Safely set-up and operate assigned welding machine to weld various steel materials in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, in accordance with Evapco engineering drawings
• Prepare stainless steel, galvanized, and black steel parts for welding
• Produce full penetration, high quality/aesthetic weld joints and maintain dimensional compliance
• Lay down proper tack welds
• Perform proper post weld cleaning, as required or directed
• Accurately perform plasma cutting
• Read and comprehend various engineering and production documents, drawings, and instructions
• Performs dimensional and visual inspection of parts, assemblies, and final product as directed by the team leader
• May be transferred as needed to other departments to perform welding functions.
• Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
• Attend related training courses as scheduled
• Follow all related written and oral work instructions
• Maintain Arc times keeping and goals as provided by the Performance Review program
• May be required to perform field service repair work
• May perform other duties as assigned

Typical Working Conditions

• Temperature Extremes, in general, from 20° F. to 110° F.
• Requires very good agility (i.e. bending, standing, walking, reaching, squatting, twisting, and lifting)
• Shift work, day or nights, Monday through Friday, voluntary Saturday and Sunday’s

Equipment Used

• Driving forklifts and operating hoists/overhead cranes
• Weld power packs/machines
• Various hand tools and measuring devices
• Various jigs and fixtures

Summary of Pay & Benefits:

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election