Welder

Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.; Chester Springs (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. in Chester Springs, PA seeks a Welding Operator to set up and operate welding machines in a production environment. The role involves inspecting products, tracking production data, and ensuring quality conformance.

You will lift and move materials, assist teammates, and keep work areas clean while following prescribed procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, welding experience or training, basic computer skills, and proficiency in English. U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Welding experience or training on welding processes preferred.
• Basic computer skills to learn company software.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machinery used in the production process.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Observe equipment operations to detect malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or with hoists.
• Verify counts on finished products and tag identification; load/unload items from jigs and turntables.
• Assist others and follow procedures across the manufacturing process.
• Record production data and times; start machines to begin production.
• Prepare raw materials, measure amounts, and read gauges; pack products.
• Clean work areas and equipment; replace expendable parts as needed.
• Move products between storage and work areas; prepare for shipment.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading gauges

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding machines

Hoists

Hand trucks

Jigs

Turntables

Job description

Hohmann & Barnard IncAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.Set up and operate various welding machines. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential Functions Statement(s)Operate welding machinery used in the production process.Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected.Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.Verify counts on finished products to determine if product orders are complete; mark or tag identification on parts; load and unload items from welding jigs, machine stands, & turntables.Assist helpers performing duties of lesser skill, giving time constraints to all work procedures thru out the manufacturing process, and cleaning work areas and equipment.Clean and replace expendable machine parts as needed.Record information such as the number of products tested, production readings, and dates and times of product production.Start machines or equipment in order to begin production processes.Separate products according to weight, grade, size, and composition of materials used to produce them.Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines; pack and store materials and products.Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks.Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.Prepare raw materials for processing; measure amounts of products, length of articles, to ensure conformance to specifications; read gauges and charts, and record data obtainedPack products and product parts during processing; separate defective products for reprocessing.Clean work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, and products.Wear many hats and may be asked to assist with other areas in the shop/office/warehouse.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSSKILLS & ABILITIESEducation: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Experience: Welding experience of some type or has been trained on specific welding processesComputer Skills: Ability to be trained to learn basic computer skills, as well as to become proficient in company specific software.Certificates & Licenses: Welding certifications are recommended.Other Requirements: Proficient in English.You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. If you now and in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B), you will not be considered eligible for this position.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.