Welder

Clemco Industries Corp.; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemco Industries Corp. welcomes applications for a Welder role suitable for both students in welding programs and experienced welders. The position requires the ability to fit and weld metal parts, with responsibilities including setup of welding equipment and quality improvement participation. Successful candidates are expected to possess relevant experience, particularly with MIG welding, and demonstrate flexibility in various tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG welding for 3-5 years preferred.
• Must read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to work with measurement tools for dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld fabricated metal parts to produce products.
• Setup and adjust welding equipment based on engineering drawings.
• Participate in LEAN activities and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Education

Welding course or training

ASME certification

Job description

Hours: 6:00 am to 2:20 pm with ½ hour for lunch at noon each day

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Summary: We welcome resumes from students in enrolled in welding programs as well as experienced welders. Salary commensurate with experience. If in school, must be able to work days. We do not have a 2 nd or 3 rd shift at Clemco.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

• Fits and welds fabricated metal parts to produce standard and/or special products.
• Has full understanding of welding procedures regarding electrode size, current, arc length and voltage, travel speed and electrode angle.
• Can set up and adjust welding equipment accordingly. Works with complicated engineering drawings.
• May attend seminars or other training to keep skills up to date
• May work in other areas from time to time as assigned
• Seeks out and implements continuous quality improvements
• Actively participates in LEAN activities such as PDCA, A-3, and Root Cause Analysis activities
• Demonstrates flexibility when asked to take on new things

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Apprentice level: students enrolled in a Welding course of study or who have done welding for 1 year or more are welcome to apply as Apprentice Welders.
• Level I: prefer 3-5 years’ experience in MIG welding and machine setup for light gauge metals (16 gauge to ¼”).
• Skilled Welders: prefer 3-5 years’ experience in MIG welding and machine setup for light gauge metals (16 gauge to ¼”).
• Requires thorough knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints along with the ability to convert this knowledge to obtain an efficient product.
• Must pass ASME certification in agreed upon time frame.
• Requires the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals and fractions.
• Requires the use of standard measuring instruments normally required to set angles and dimensions within stated welding tolerances.
• Requires some judgment to comply with instructions, follow prescribed methods and make minor decisions as to setups, operations and processes.
• Experience in safely and efficiently operating a forklift and overhead crane may be required for some assignments.