Welder

JBT Marel; Stratford (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel in Stratford, Wisconsin seeks an intermediate to advanced welder responsible for quality welding, fabrication, fit-up and finishing with precise weld preparation and manufacturing of components. You will read blueprints, set up welding equipment for various processes, maintain clean work areas, follow safety rules, and complete duties as assigned by the Team Lead.

1–3 years welding/work experience or an Associate degree in Welding/Fabrication; strong mechanical aptitude and attention

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate degree in Welding or Fabrication preferred.
• 1–3 years welding/work experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Performs welding to quality standards.
• Sets up welding equipment for various welding types.
• Reads and understands blueprints; applies materials, measurements and weld types to tolerances.
• Handles raw materials and prepares materials for fabrication.
• Uses hand tools for manufacturing customer orders.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Follows safety rules and participates in safety meetings and training.
• Performs duties as assigned by Team Lead.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprints

Safety procedures

Quality focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Welding or Fabrication

Job description

Position Summary

Intermediate to Advanced welding level position where the primary role is to ensure quality welding, fabrication/fitting and finishing with proper weld preparation, manufacturing of components, fit-up of assemblies, and finishing components.

Position Summary

Intermediate to Advanced welding level position where the primary role is to ensure quality welding, fabrication/fitting and finishing with proper weld preparation, manufacturing of components, fit-up of assemblies, and finishing components.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary welding techniques to quality standards.
• Sets up welding equipment for various welding types.
• Reads and understands blueprints for the selection of materials, measurements and weld types; and performs work to specified tolerances.
• Handles raw materials on occasion and may need to prepare material for fabrication.
• Uses hand tools for the manufacturing of customer orders.
• Ensures that work areas are clean and orderly.
• Complies with all Safety rules and regulations, including:
• Compliance with all written safety procedures, policies, and work practices.
• Reports all incidents including injuries and illnesses, near misses, property damage, chemical spills and fires to a Team Lead immediately.
• Participates in safety meetings, training, and committees.
• Reports all hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to a Team Lead.
• Intervenes with co-workers when unsafe behaviors are observed.
• Conducts required inspections
• Performs Duties as assigned by Team Lead

Education & Experience

A High School degree or GED is preferred. An Associates degree in Welding or Fabrication from a credited Technical College or 1 – 3 years of equivalent welding/work experience is preferred. Previous related mechanical, manufacturing or construction experience is ideal. A strong mechanical aptitude with a high degree for attention to detail and quality is a definite plus. The Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.