Weld Specialist Weekend Shift

Mueller Water Products, Inc.; Kimball (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in Minnesota seeks an experienced welder to fabricate and weld components per prints and AWS symbols. You will read blueprints, fit parts, and weld in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

Expect to operate overhead cranes, lift heavy pieces, and maintain safety and quality standards in a manufacturing setting. The role requires strong welding skills (MIG, TIG, SMAW), crane/rigger experience, and the ability to pass weld tests.

Qualifications

• Experience reading AWS weld symbols and blueprints.
• Ability to interpret prints for fabrication and welding.
• Must pass periodic weld testing and quality checks.
• Industrial/mfg background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld components per specs and blueprints.
• Interpret AWS weld symbols and fit parts accurately.
• Lift, position, and weld parts in multiple orientations.
• Lead or assist layout activities and prepare materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and surface prep for fabrication.
• Operate forklifts/overhead cranes with proper rigging.
• Follow quality standards using gauging methods.
• Maintain safe operations and report issues.
• Perform additional duties as production requires.
• Comply with PPE and safety regulations; pass weld tests.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

SMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Rigging/Overhead crane

Quality gauging

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Cutting torch

Plasma cutter

Grinders

Job description

* Fabrication/fitting and welding of components.* Accurately interpret blueprints and associated AWS weld symbols.* Lifts, positions, and removes work pieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding.* Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions as required.* Leads or assists in layout activities.* Cleans, grinds, and prepares material for fabrication, welding, painting, or shipping, including weld passivation.* Monitor assigned machinery, tools, and equipment while performing routine cleaning and maintenance.* Follow quality standards using typical industrial gauging methods.* Operate forklifts and overhead cranes with approved rigging methods as directed.* Assembly and paint-related duties may be necessary as production demands.* Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel utilizing \"Stop, Call, Wait\" procedure.* Perform other routine duties as directed.* Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.* Ability to pass periodic weld testing.* Must be proficient in MIG, TIG, and SMAW weld processes.* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabricate from those prints.* Must be able to weld similar and dissimilar materials.* Able to distinguish correct filler wire required for specialty metals.* Ability to proficiently use cutting torch, plasma cutter, grinders, and iron worker.* Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of part.* Knowledge of welding principles and techniques.* Must be organized and detail oriented.* Welding Specialists may be required to achieve nuclear welding certification for nuclear products.* Overhead crane and rigging experience.Must have high school diploma/GED ***or*** equivalent work experience. 10+ years welding experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment **- OR -** 2+ years welding experience working directly with Mueller products.* Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.* Ability to correctly wear a PAPR/respirator when necessary while working in weld area.* Ability to use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate objects with fingers.* Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach within hands and/or arm's length.* Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch.* Ability to frequently reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.* Ability to ascend or descend ladders or steps, as required.* Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects between 25 and 50 pounds in weight in all directions.* Ability to remain in stationary or standing position for prolonged periods and to alternate between positions as necessary.* Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.* Ability to perform close visual inspections of products, which may include specific vision requirements.* Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).* Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and other similar and advanced industrial equipment and tools.