Welder

KLA Industries; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Waterloo, IA seeks a Welder to lay out parts, fabricate weldments and produce parts per blueprints. You will read prints, weld to spec, and pass a weld test in a first-shift role; clean, organize workspace, and adhere to production schedules.

Candidates need 2+ years welding experience in manufacturing, ability to read blueprints, measure with calipers, square and tape measure, and lift up to 75 lbs. Drug screening and background check apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient in measuring and calculating fractions and decimals.
• Able to use measurement tools including square, angle square, calipers, and tape measure.
• Use of wrenches, air tools, handheld grinders, overhead cranes, steel handling, and frequent lifting required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Weld large and small weldments.
• Lay out parts and fabricate as needed; read prints and weld per blueprint requirements.
• Produce parts in a timely manner to meet production schedule.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Measurement accuracy

Equipment handling

Lifting tolerance

Standing ability

Tools

Calipers

Square

Tape measure

Overhead crane

Handheld grinder

Wrenches

Air tools

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $25-29/hour

Job Summary of the Welder: The Fabrication Welder will be responsible for welding large and small weldments. Must be able to lay out parts and fabricate as needed, read prints, and pass a weld test. Produce all parts as per blueprint requirements in a timely manner to meet production schedule. To keep work area clean and organized. This is a first shift position, and pay is commensurate with experience. Subject to a drug screening and background check.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Welder:

• 2+ years of experience in welding in a Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient in measuring and calculating fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to utilize various measurement tools, including but not limited to square, angle square, calipers, and tape measure.
• Use of wrenches, air tools, handheld grinders, overhead cranes, steel handling, and frequent lifting required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand / or be on your feet all day.