Future openings: Welder

Bazooka Farmstar; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bazooka Farmstar in Washington, IA is seeking a MIG Welder to perform a range of welding functions on spare parts, including flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead welds. The role requires reading work orders, using measuring tools, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Expect a four 10-hour day schedule (Monday-Thursday) with overtime as needed. You will operate a hand plasma cutter, clamp pieces, and weld with or without fixtures, contributing to accurate, durable welds in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Four years welding experience OR accredited training OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to read work orders and measuring tools.
• Capable of standing for a 10 hour shift and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Capable of reading instructions and following safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Weld spare parts in various positions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead.
• Control fitting, burning and welding to avoid overheating or distortion.
• Weld materials with and without fixtures.
• Position and clamp pieces; assemble them in fixtures.
• Operate hand plasma cutter and use required hand tools.
• Identify quality defects per company standards and maintain safety.
• Welding duties as assigned; maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Reading orders

Measurement reading

Lifting 75 lbs

Standing 10 hrs

Climbing ladder

Education

High school diploma

Accredited four-year welder's training program

Accredited two-year welder's training program with two years experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Plasma cutter

Job description

The Mig Welder is responsible for performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. Position is located in Washington, IA with primary schedule being four 10-hour days Monday-Thursday and OT scheduled as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Welding spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.
• Control the processes of fitting, burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrink of spare parts.
• Weld materials together with and without fixtures.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in a fixture.
• Ability to operate/cut material with hand plasma.
• Use any hand tools required for specific job.
• Identify quality defects according to company standards.
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder to make welds.
• Grind and clean weld joints.
• Maintains clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with company safety regulations, mission, and core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma.
• Four years of welding experience, OR, Completion of an accredited four year welder's training program: OR, Completion of an accredited two year welder's training program and two years of welding experience: OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Capable of reading work instructions and orders.
• Capable of using and reading measuring tools.
• Capable of standing/bending/crouching for a 10 hour shift
• Capable of lifting 75 lbs.
• Accuracy and attention to detail required

Bazooka Farmstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer