Welder

Mazak Corporation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Corporation in Florence, Kentucky, is seeking skilled Welders to join our team. The role requires welding and sanding sheet metal parts to engineering specifications determined by blueprints. Candidates must be experienced in MIG welding and able to read blueprints effectively.

The successful candidate will maintain a safe working environment, design fixtures for welding, operate overhead cranes, and ensure cleanliness in the workspace. A high school diploma or GED is essential, and vocational training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding machines essential.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with various welding techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Weld and sand sheet metal parts according to engineering specifications.
• Design and build fixtures for welding and assembly.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the workspace.

Skills

MIG welding experience

Familiar with metric system

Blueprint reading experience

Autobody sanding experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Vocational school preferred

Job description

Welders weld and sand sheet metal parts to engineering specifications as shown on the blueprints.

Scope and Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding prints and other drawings.
• Select parts from laser cutting/press brake operation to weld and align parts according to specifications.
• Weld parts to specific tolerances.
• Modify or redesign existing parts if necessary.
• Sand, grind, buff, taper and or tap fabricated parts to drawing specifications.
• Design and build fixtures jigs to use in welding and assembly operations.
• Must be able to set up and run MIG welding machines.
• Operate overhead crane and use various hand tools including saws, shears, drills and grinders.
• Prepare fabricated parts for painting.
• Visually inspect each part that is ready for paint.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Vocational school is preferred

Skills

• MIG welding experience
• Familiar with metric system
• Blueprint reading experience
• Autobody sanding experience is a plus
• Must be knowledgeable of weld shrinkage factors and various welding techniques.
• Must successfully pass entry-level test administered by Mazak.

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