Welder

Russells Technical Products Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Russells Technical Products Inc. is seeking a Welder/Fabricator for first shift to weld and fabricate cabinet components used in custom environmental test chambers.

The role also assists in assembling environmental test chambers and reads engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and quality. Candidates should have MIG/TIG welding experience and 2+ years in related work, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two or more years of welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Experience reading and following engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Experience using welding equipment, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, prints, weld symbols, work orders, and work instructions.
• Accurately measure, mark, cut, drill, grind, fit, and prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
• Set up MIG and TIG welding equipment according to material type, thickness, weld requirements, and established procedures.
• Perform quality MIG and TIG welds on steel, stainless steel, and other materials as required.
• Follow specified weld locations, sizes, sequences, and requirements shown on engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Adjust welding techniques, settings, travel speed, and heat input to achieve proper weld quality and minimize distortion.
• Grind, blend, clean, and finish welds as required to meet appearance and dimensional requirements.
• Inspect completed welds and components for proper size, penetration, appearance, alignment, and defects.
• Recognize discrepancies between drawings, materials, and actual components and communicate concerns to the Team Lead or appropriate department.
• Assist with more complex welding and fabrication projects.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certificate or technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

1st Shift

Salary: $25.00 to $33.00 per hour

The Welder/Fabricator performs MIG and TIG welding and fabrication of cabinet components used in the construction of custom environmental test chambers.

This position will also assist in assembly of environmental test chambers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, prints, weld symbols, work orders, and work instructions.
• Accurately measure, mark, cut, drill, grind, fit, and prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
• Set up MIG and TIG welding equipment according to material type, thickness, weld requirements, and established procedures.
• Perform quality MIG and TIG welds on steel, stainless steel, and other materials as required.
• Follow specified weld locations, sizes, sequences, and requirements shown on engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Adjust welding techniques, settings, travel speed, and heat input to achieve proper weld quality and minimize distortion.
• Grind, blend, clean, and finish welds as required to meet appearance and dimensional requirements.
• Inspect completed welds and components for proper size, penetration, appearance, alignment, and defects.
• Recognize discrepancies between drawings, materials, and actual components and communicate concerns to the Team Lead or appropriate department.
• Assist with more complex welding and fabrication projects.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Experience reading and following engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Experience using welding equipment, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Welding certificate or technical training in welding.
• Experience welding steel and stainless steel.
• Sheet metal fabrication and cabinet assembly experience.
• Experience with custom-built equipment or one-of-a-kind products.
• Environmental test chamber experience.
• Experience assisting or training less experienced welders.

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Compensation details: 25-33 Hourly Wage

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