Setup Welder

thyssenkrupp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (25 days per year)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a first shift setup welder. The role involves fitting and welding fabricated components into machinery frames and shells using flux core and submerged arc processes.

You will read engineering drawings, interpret tolerances, and perform self-inspection while adhering to strict safety standards. Overtime may be required to meet customer commitments; teamwork and proactive problem solving are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years related welding experience or equivalent.
• Technical schooling for blueprint reading, weld symbols, tolerances.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a fabrication environment.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up components by layout, fit, weld, and clean to produce finished welds.
• Flux core and submerged arc welding processes.
• Self-inspect completed welds for quality.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other handling equipment as required.
• Work safely with PPE and follow company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals.

Skills

Flux core welding

Submerged arc welding

Blueprint reading

Geometric tolerances

Self-inspection

Time management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flux core welding equipment

Submerged arc welding equipment

Job description

Position Overview

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. is currently seeking a first shift setup welder in our Milwaukee, WI location. The overall objective of this position is to fit and weld together fabricated components from flat plate and structural shapes into machinery frames, planetary coolers, round shells, and miscellaneous other fabrications. Materials include mild and stainless steel up to 5 inches thick.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup components by layout, fitting, welding, and cleaning to create finished weldments. This includes reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, tolerances, and welding symbols.
• Flux core and submerged arc welding.
• Performing self-inspection of your work.
• Using overhead and/or jib/pedestal cranes, forklifts, man-lifts, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, hand tools and torches as required.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner utilizing all required PPE being constantly aware of others in the work area.
• Interface effectively with coworkers in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed to meet customer commitments.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
• Please note the duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and could change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will have no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education & Experience

High school degree or General education degree (GED); plus 2 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Technical or vocational schooling for blueprint reading weld symbols, geometric tolerances, inspection, layout, and welding.
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques, tools, and principals involved in flux core welding and submerged arc welding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings including geometric tolerances.
• Safety conscious; contributing to a safe working environment for oneself and all others.
• Punctual and having the ability to manage time independently with minimal supervision.
• Hands on and proactive problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work in welding fabrication environment (physical exertion and noise) and to work well with others in a team environment.
• Quality mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous welding certifications.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods.

Work Environment

• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation from electric arc welding.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to noise over 80dB.
• Overtime work, including weekends, will be required depending on business needs.

Physical Demands

• Regularly is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently is required to walk and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand on concrete, sit, reach with hands and arms; and stop,kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb or balance.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds; occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to comply with Company safety procedures (including use of personal protective equipment) at any time.
• Due to the nature of the job, employees are required and must be able to wear personal protective equipment at all times. These include, but are not limited to, steel-toed boots, fall protection, respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hats, face shields, and face coverings (if mandated).

Travel Demands

• None

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• STD/LTD - Company Paid
• FSA & HSA
• Voluntary Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life & ADD
• Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
• Paid Holidays

Company

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

A-C Equipment Services, a division of thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc., is engaged in the design, manufacture, installation and service of rotary kilns. Our customer base includes cement manufacturers, paper mills and various other mineral and chemical processing companies located in all parts of the United States.

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