WELDER

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation seeks a Welder for its Newnan, GA facility. The role involves setting up and welding parts using TIG methods while ensuring product quality. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, mechanical dexterity, and prior TIG welding experience. This position facilitates growth in a collaborative environment committed to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent experience in TIG welding required.
• Experience with stainless steel welding preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set-up welding machines and assemble materials using jigs and fixtures.
• Maintain equipment to ensure the quality of welds.
• Assist in training new welders.

Skills

Mechanical Dexterity

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Yokogawa is currently searching for a Welder. Yokogawa, a leading company in measurement, control, and information, has an exciting opportunity for a Welder, supporting our Manufacturing team, based in our Newnan, GA facility! At Yokogawa, our people are driven to collaborate throughout our organization to create differentiated products for measurement and automation solutions – because we know that keeps us at the cutting edge of innovation!

JOB SUMMARY

Set-up, assemble and weld component parts and materials as required to produce quality products by utilizing the tungsten insert gas (TIG) method of welding. Must have the ability to correctly use various electronic equipment in order to assemble, modify, calibrate and test instruments per established YCA procedures and the customer order requirements. Responsible for production schedules assigned, quality of product, following the company safety policy as well as the NYPS principle. Responsible for reporting quality/engineering concerns in a timely manner to the Group Leader and Production Manager. Must interface, communicate well and work with Engineering and QA as well as other internal YCA departments.

DUTIES/RESULTS

• Set-up welding machines by using preset or designed charts by analyzing conditions and material requirements.
• Assemble and weld materials and/or parts using jigs, fixtures and hand tools.
• Maintains equipment and supports materials to ensure quality of weld.
• Assist in training of new welders.
• Perform rework or special support to the machine shop.
• Read production order tags, Spec sheets, Tokuchus, drawings, spreadsheets, and/or data sheets to determine manufacturing procedures and test equipment needed.
• Perform all required testing adjusting, setting parameters and calibration.
• Write and issue accurate detailed reports, data sheets, check sheets and quality documents as required.
• Responsible for production schedules assigned, quality of product and line PTR.
• Must follow the YCA safety policy and NYPS principles.
• Refer major time consuming problems to group leader or supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and repair any defective product as required.
• Participate in team communications, meetings and actively strive to make suggestions regarding ideas to improve safety, product quality, product delivery, production efficiency, etc.
• Maintain a clean work area by continuous monitoring of assigned station and area.
• Maintain and develop a team work environment.
• Must exhibit high quality soldering techniques and skills.
• Must have a high level of dexterity to perform with accuracy in producing required quantities of product with emphasis in quality.
• Cross-train in other areas and products.
• Other duties as assigned by Production Manager.

DIMENSION

Assembly and calibration of IA products / Resale Products in a multi-product manufacturing plant. Assemble and weld machined parts and components of a superior quality on a timely basis to support the assembly areas.

SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification :

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. with assistance
• Possess good mechanical dexterity.
• Ability to read schematics, tokuchus and any other data needed to test, modify, manufacture or calibrate the products to required specifications.
• Must have good communication skills
• Proficient in basic computer skills

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Prior Experience: Three (3) consecutive years of recent experience in TIG welding. Experience in welding of stainless steel materials preferred. Minimum of two years manufacturing experience.

Yokogawa wants a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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About Us

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow".

We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.