Welder

Stoughton Trailers; Town of Union (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. The role involves operating various welding tools, setting up parts for welding, and performing quality checks on finished work.

You will weld in all positions, set up machines for different gauges of carbon and stainless steel, and work with robotic welding equipment. A strong safety focus and punctual attendance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; welding experience preferred.
• Welder Certification preferred.
• Ability to read gauges, tape measures and blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding practices and equipment.
• Ability to pass weld tests and pulmonary function tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of welding tools and equipment.
• Weld in all positions (vertical, flat, overhead, etc.).
• Set up parts and assemblies for welding and align with fixtures.
• Prepare machines for carbon and stainless steel of different gauges.
• Position blocking, braces, jigs, and clamps to hold parts.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting devices.
• Perform quality checks and record findings.
• Operate robotic weld equipment.
• Work safely, efficiently and to company policy.
• Attend scheduled hours and work mandatory overtime.

Skills

Read gauges

Blueprint reading

Welding practices

Set up weld machines

Robotic welding

Weld defect identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welder Certification

Tools

Gauges

Tape measures

Blueprints

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate all types of tools necessary to the job, including but not limited to, wire feed welder, plasma cutter, oxygen and acetylene cutting torches, hand drill, hammer, needle gun, chisel, utility knives, putty scraper, disk sander, rivet gun, impact wrench, huck gun, grinder, clamps, combination square, automatic welder and tape measure.
• Weld in all positions such as vertical, flat, vertical lap and overhead.
• Set up various parts and assemblies for welding.
• Set machines up for carbon and stainless steel of various gauges.
• Place and move blocking, braces and jigs to hold parts.
• Hammer wedges and drift pins, turn turnbuckles, and pull pry bars to align parts.
• Grind or chip rough edges, surplus weld, or scale.
• Position and turn clamps, and bolt together straps or parts.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists and other lifting devices.
• Perform measurement and quality checks and record findings.
• Operate robotic weld equipment.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient and highly productive manner according to company policy.
• Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
• Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime. Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Preferred Welder Certification
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Must be able to accurately read and use gauges, tape measures, and read and understand blueprints.
  • Must be able to read and understand Process sheets.
  • Basic shop math (fractions, measurements).
  • Knowledge of welding practices.
  • Knowledge of the setting up and operations of weld machines, oxygen and acetylene torch, plasma machines and robotic welders.
  • Knowledge of weld defect identification and repair.
  • Successfully pass written and hands on weld tests.
  • Successfully pass pulmonary function tests.
• Core Competencies:
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Training

• Orientation

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