Welder

True North Consultants, Inc.; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Harlan, IA is seeking a Welder to perform layouts, fits, and welding of fabricated components to build structural forms.

You will set up equipment, weld with MIG/TIG, read blueprints, and ensure quality while maintaining 5S in the department. Requires 1-year certificate or 2-5 years in welding; aluminum and stainless TIG experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-year certificate or 2-5 years of related experience and/or training.
• Associate degree or equivalent education.
• 2-5 years MIG and TIG welding in fabrication environment.
• Aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding experience.
• Blueprint reading is a must; problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, and fit components together.
• Weld parts using MIG/TIG/Torch welding equipment.
• Read blueprints and ensure welding requirements match specs.
• Maintain 5S in the department and ensure quality output.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

5S awareness

Problem solving

Education

Certificate in Welding or related

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG/TIG)

Torch cutting tools

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Harlan, Iowa

Salary: $24-30/hour

Job Summary of the Welder:

The 1st shift Welder will be responsible for Layouts, fits, and welding fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as frames, stands, reels, shafts, and parts by performing the following duties.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Welder:

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and welds parts, using MIG/TIG/Torch welding equipment.
• Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand and power tools. (i.e. angle grinders, wrenches, impacts, etc.)
• Uses acetylene/plasma arc equipment to cut metal parts to print specifications.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Responsible for reading blueprints, carrying out welding requirements, and ensuring product quality. Required to perform duties following work order process sheets.
• Maintains and sustains 5S within the department.
• Responsible for checking the accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing offices' input to ensure the customer's final product is correct and within quality acceptance guidelines. Any changes or corrections must be communicated to appropriate departments, so future product output is consistent with customer expectations.
• Understands, supports, implements, and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Welder:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 2-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of experience with MIG and TIG welding in a fabrication environment
• Must have aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding experience
• Be a problem solver
• Blueprint reading is a must
• Quality-focused
• Welding certification or technical degree a plus