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HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components, and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions that optimize any demand our customers require. We offer excellent benefits and a friendly, safe work environment. Come join our dynamic team!
Position Details
At our Denver, North Carolina facility, we are seeking a qualified Welder with proficient experience in Aluminum TIG and MIG welding, for (1st Shift) Monday - Friday. The Welder will weld and assemble metal components as identified in production orders and by following specific work instructions. In exchange for your hard work, you will be compensated with a competitive wage.
Requirements
Position Summary
Welds and assembles metal components as identified in production orders and by following specific work instructions. This position has three levels: A, B, and C. Level C is an entry-level position, and Level A is the highest. To be considered for Level A or B, the employee must meet the requirements of all lower levels.
Level C: Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism.
- Follow all safe work practices, including wearing all required PPE.
- Have a basic understanding of interpreting blueprints, specifications, and diagrams to determine appropriate welding processes.
- Use disc grinder to smooth out, weld, or grind parts prior to welding.
- Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment.
- Weld in flat and vertical planes (all position welding).
- Examine welds for part specifications, grind or clean weld joints, and repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.
- Position and clamp workpieces or assemble them in a jig fixture.
- Assemble component parts using hand and small power tools.
- Perform leak tests as needed.
- May change hoses, fittings, air valves, suspension parts, etc.
- Clean up work area daily.
- Must pass HYDAC Basic Weld Test within the first 90 days from the date of hire (Denver location only).
Level B:
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, and diagrams with minimal guidance to determine appropriate welding processes.
- Familiar with welding standards, concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Use welding experience to plan and accomplish goals.
Level A:
- Work with minimal supervision. Considered an accomplished welder capable of interpreting blueprints and customer requirements with consistent, reliable outcomes.
- Handle complex welding projects using experience and knowledge from similar positions.
- May lead or direct other welders.
Skills and Attributes
- Understand and apply welding techniques; work quickly and skillfully with hands; accept responsibility for the work performed; visualize the finished product.
- Operate welding equipment with skill.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 0-2 years experience in industrial aluminum welding, wire-feed welding, mechanical hydraulics, wrenching, fabrication with welding and layout.
- Level B: 2-4 years experience in industrial aluminum welding.
- Level A: 5 years of aluminum welding experience; supervisory experience is a plus; steel/aluminum experience required.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Machinery Manufacturing