Welded Chain Assembly Operator - Skilled Machining & QA

Peerless Chain; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless Chain in Winona, MN, is seeking an Operator Welded Chain Assembly to join our direct labor team. The role involves welding, chain cutting, link preparation, heat treatment, proof load testing, packaging, and material handling within the work cell.

Shifts are determined by seniority in a union setting, with opportunities to advance to higher paying positions. Responsibilities include following written or verbal instructions, maintaining safety and quality standards, and completing

Qualifications

• Experience operating welders and fabricating chain assemblies.
• Ability to read tape measure accurately.
• Perform heat treatment steps as prescribed.
• Conduct proof load testing and calibration as required.
• Move and handle materials within the work cell.

Responsibilities

• Operate chain welding equipment per written or verbal instructions.
• Cut chains manually or with automatic equipment.
• Prepare links, weld, and trim to specification.
• Perform heat treatment steps as prescribed (austenitizing/tempering).
• Calibrate or perform proof load testing as required.
• Package or related activities as prescribed.
• Move materials to, within, and out of the work cell.
• Repair chain and fabricate assemblies.

Job description

Peerless Chain in Winona, MN, is seeking an Operator Welded Chain Assembly to join our direct labor team. The role involves welding, chain cutting, link preparation, heat treatment, proof load testing, packaging, and material handling within the work cell.

Shifts are determined by seniority in a union setting, with opportunities to advance to higher paying positions. Responsibilities include following written or verbal instructions, maintaining safety and quality standards, and completing