MPI Welder 2nd Shift

McWane Plant & Industrial; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking an experienced Welder I for the 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM shift at our Connecticut facility. The Welder will lay out and weld parts using manual processes, ensuring welds meet company and government standards.

This role requires attention to safety and adherence to the McWane Way. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of welding experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to operate forklifts after certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of welding experience.
• Must be able to operate forklift and obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Weld in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead) according to templates and layout specifications.
• Identify and perform the appropriate weld per specifications.
• Follow all safety rules and practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment safely, including welders and cutting torches.

Skills

Welding

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Industrial tools

Job description

Position:

Welder I (2nd Shift 2:00PM- 12:30AM)

Pay

Starting rate: $26.08/hr.

24-month wage progression

Reports to

Branch Manager

Description

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking an experienced Welder to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Welder I position will be required to layout and weld together parts using manual welding processes according to templates and layout specifications. The Welder I position is responsible for ensuring that welds conform to all company and government standards.

Scope of Responsibilities

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Mcwane Plant & Industrial Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Weld in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions)
• Identify and perform appropriate weld per specifications.
• Will weld ductile iron and steel pipe and collars.
• Must always follow all safety rules and practices.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to pneumatic and electric tools, measuring devices, calipers, tape measures, grinders, jacks, welders, cutting torches, Sander, Drill, Chop saw, and cranes safely and proficiently.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is required to communicate both verbally and written in English.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to meet and adhere physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection)
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Will be required to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and determine and distinguish color.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Minimum one (1) year of welding experience.

Additional Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.