Welder

Vitesse Systems; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machinery manufacturing is seeking a skilled Welder to join their team in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The ideal candidate will operate welding equipment, read blueprints, and ensure high-quality standards are met. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for growth and benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must pass AWS 2g Plate Test and have at least 2 years of welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate welding machinery.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment using various processes to meet quality standards.
• Examine welds for size and appearance, ensuring specifications are met.
• Ability to lift and position components, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

American Welding Society 2g Plate Test

High School Diploma or equivalent

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At Kelvion, our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimizing data centers and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionizing refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as "One Kelvion," our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future. Kelvion - Together, We Shape the Future

The Role

Operate welding equipment using a variety of welding processes and to meet quality standards by performing the following duties.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Ability to weld together fabricated parts of structural metal products in shop; plan sequence of operation.
• Obtain specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun; connect cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician and be able to set welding machine wire feed.
• Ability to start power supply to produce electric current; strike (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine weld for bead size, overall appearance, and other specifications.
• Ability to lift and position components, manually, using overhead or jib cranes.
• Ability to set up jigs and fixtures; position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Ability to straighten warped or bent parts.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Ability to grind, chip weld splatter, high spot, burr, and rust from surfaces of structure components.
• Ability to position work pieces manually or by using overhead or jib cranes. Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects.
• Selects grade of abrasive wheel, disk and die grinder bits according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder.
• Ability to pull trigger to start power tool and move it over surface of work piece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burrs.
• Ability to load trucks.
• Ability to chip or grind out pits or cracks; replace worn abrasive disks, wheels, and die grinder bits.
• Move assembly to storage area; use portable grinders
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on-site, ability to work overtime.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.
• Must be able to operate other small machines.
  
  

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required Levels)

• Must pass American Welding Society 2g Plate Test and Canadian Welding Bureau. Two years of experience preferred.
  
  

What We Offer YOU

At Kelvion, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened too, their contributions recognized, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work, places people's health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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