Welder

Dover Corp; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Welder I - Spot Weld in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on spot welding shelves to join steel parts for assembly processes. Candidates should be able to operate various welding equipment and read work orders and blueprints.

Ideal applicants may have experience with maintenance of spot weld machines and the ability to communicate project status to supervisors. The position involves standing in a production environment with safety considerations.

Qualifications

• Previous buffing experience required.
• Must operate power tools with fine motor skills.
• Reading and interpreting work orders and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate resistance welder, robotic welder, MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Read and interpret work orders and blueprints.
• Perform preventative maintenance on spot weld machines.
• Communicate status of assigned projects to supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding equipment operation

Spot weld setup

Fixture/tool selection

Read blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Status communication

Other duties

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Welder I - Spot Weld

Location: Richmond, VA

What we are looking for

This position is responsible for spot welding shelves to join steel parts for use in the assembly process.

Essential Competencies

• Operate resistance welder, robotic welder, MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Basic understanding of spot welding, computer programs for setup of machine and tips used to spot weld.
• Identify proper tools for spot welding fixtures on shelves. (Stainless to GU)
• Ability to read and comprehend all work orders and blueprints.
• Perform preventative maintenance on spot weld machines.
• Ability to communicate status of assigned projects to supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Quantifiable Competencies

• Previous Buffing experience required.
• Must be able to operate power tools and perform tasks that require fine motor skills (ex: threading nuts onto bolts, starting a screw, etc.)

Preferred Competencies

• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strengths needed for this role

• Customer Focus
• Mastery of Basic Mathematic Skills
• Manages Complexity
• Quality decision making
• Action Oriented
• Plans and Aligns
• Accountable
• Results Driven
• Collaboration
• Drives Engagement
• Self-Development

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements

• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting or kneeling.
• Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 50 lbs)
• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.