Precision Welder — Blueprint-Driven Fabrication | 401(k) Match

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Health insurance – Medical/Prescripton

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in York, PA seeks a Welder to join our fabrication team. You will set up and operate welding equipment, produce customer orders on schedule, and follow safety protocols under supervision of the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, preparing surfaces, monitoring welding processes, and ensuring high-quality results while collaborating with teammates to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• Education: High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
• Attention to Detail: Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Dependability: Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
• Independence: Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Responsibilities

• Welding Operations: Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Safety Practices: Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
• Preparation and Assembly: Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Inspection and Measurement: Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
• Material Handling: Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
• Tool and Equipment Selection: Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Technical Reading: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
• Marking and Tagging: Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
• Maintenance and Repair: Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Fabrication: Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Adaptability

Independence

Blueprint reading

Welding experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Torch setup

Tips and filler rods

Flux handling

Job description

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in York, PA seeks a Welder to join our fabrication team. You will set up and operate welding equipment, produce customer orders on schedule, and follow safety protocols under supervision of the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, preparing surfaces, monitoring welding processes, and ensuring high-quality results while collaborating with teammates to meet production goals.