Welder

Zaddy Solutions; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Harlan, Iowa is seeking a Welder for the 1st shift. The welder will read blueprints and perform layouts, fits, and welding of fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as frames, stands, reels, shafts, and parts.

Set up equipment and weld with MIG/TIG; ensure product quality and follow the 5S program. Prior aluminum and stainless TIG welding experience is valued; candidate should be a reliable problem solver and able to read prints accurately.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate or 2-5 years of related experience in welding.
• Associate degree or equivalent in welding or related field.
• 2-5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience in fabrication environments.
• Aluminum and stainless TIG welding experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and blueprint reading skills.
• Welding certification or technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld using MIG/TIG/torch methods.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Use hand and power tools and read blueprints to meet specifications.
• Cut metal with acetylene/plasma equipment per prints.
• Inspect work for quality and adhere to work order processes.
• Maintain 5S in the department and communicate changes as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Quality-focused

Education

Associate degree in welding

One-year certificate in welding

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

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