Operator Welded Chain Assembly

NCSL International; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NCSL International in Winona, MN, is seeking an Operator Welded Chain Assembly to support the manufacture of welded chain assemblies. You will follow written instructions, read a tape measure, and set up and operate welding equipment with care.

This union position emphasizes safety, quality documentation, and movement of materials within the cell. Shifts are determined by seniority; opportunities exist to progress to higher‑paying labor roles.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets technical drawings and instructions.
• Measures components with tape measure and ensures correct tolerances.
• Performs welding prep, welding, and trim on specified equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate welder from written or verbal instructions.
• Assemble chain accessories, links, and body chain components.
• Perform heat treatment prep and tempering as prescribed.
• Conduct proof load testing or calibration as required.
• Package finished products and move materials within the work cell.
• Maintain safety, quality records, and housekeeping.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Welding operation

Chain assembly

Material handling equipment

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Title: Operator Welded Chain Assembly

Category: Direct Labor

Location: Winona, MN, US

Requsition ID: 2146

Salary_Range: $22.91 Hourly

Description:

Union Position - Shifts are determined by Seniority

Performs the following functions related to the manufacture of welded chain assemblies and/or other production activities as assigned:

• Chain cutting manual or with automatic equipment.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Assembly chain accessories, connecting links, body chain, etc.
• Welding link preparation, welding and trim on specified equipment.
• Heat Treatment austenitizing and tempering, as prescribed.
• Proof Load Testing calibration or proof test as prescribed.
• Packaging or other related activities as prescribed.
• Handling and movement of materials to, within, and out of the work cell.
• The duties are to operate a welder from written or verbal instructions.
• Repair chain and fabricate assemblies.

All employees are required to:

• Rely on a lead to set up and adjust equipment
• Abide by safety policies, operator preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices.
• Ensure the quality specifications of the product.
• Accurately complete process and quality documentation.
• Communicate respectfully with others.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment (Forklift, Pallet Jack, etc.)

Ability to move up to higher paying labor positions.

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