Welder

6 Degrees Search; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a 1st shift Welder in Harlan, Iowa to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components into frames, stands, reels, shafts and other structures. MIG/TIG welding will be used to meet precise specifications.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years MIG/TIG welding experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a solid commitment to quality and 5S practices. A related certificate or associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires blueprint reading ability and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding in fabrication environments.
• Aluminum and stainless TIG welding experience is preferred.
• Welding certification or technical degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Welds parts using MIG/TIG/Torch welding equipment.
• Reads blueprints and ensures product quality.
• Maintains 5S within the department.
• Repairs products by dismantling and reshaping parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Quality-focused

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Associate degree or equivalent

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