Skilled Welder: Blueprint Reading & MIG Expert

Management Performance Associates; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in Waterloo, IA is seeking a full-time Welder to read blueprints and fabricate parts on-site. You will operate plasma, saws, a brake press and deburring tools, welding to blueprint specs and meeting production timelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year manufacturing experience, and an on-site MIG weld test. You will be responsible for accurate measurements and safe, organized work practices in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School degree or GED.
• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to layout parts and fabricate as needed.
• Requires an on-site weld test prior to placement. (Mig)
• Proficient in measuring and calculating fractions, decimals, and angles.
• Must be able to utilize various measurement tools, including but not limited to square, angle square, calipers, tape measure (to 1/32”).
• Use of wrenches, air tools, hand-held grinders, overhead cranes, steel handling and lifting skills.
• Forklift experience or ability to train on the operation of a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate various pieces of equipment, including hand plasma, saws, brake press, and deburring equipment.
• Weld quality parts set by blueprint specifications using jigs when available, while meeting production standard times.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Be safe in all operations of the job.

Skills

Read blueprints

Layout parts

Fabrication

Measurement & calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

Plasma cutter

Brake press

Calipers

Tape measure

Overhead cranes

Forklift

Job description

Management Performance Associates in Waterloo, IA is seeking a full-time Welder to read blueprints and fabricate parts on-site. You will operate plasma, saws, a brake press and deburring tools, welding to blueprint specs and meeting production timelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year manufacturing experience, and an on-site MIG weld test. You will be responsible for accurate measurements and safe, organized work practices in a fast-paced shop environment.