Welder

Joseph Michaels International; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a full-time Welder in Waterloo, IA. The candidate will read blueprints, operate plasma, saws, and brake presses, and weld according to specifications using jigs as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of manufacturing experience, and an on-site weld test (Mig). Attention to safe, precise fabrication is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School degree or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to layout parts and fabricate as needed.
• Requires an on-site weld test prior to placement (Mig).
• Proficient in measuring and calculating fractions, decimals, and angles.
• Must be able to utilize various measurement tools (square, angle square, calipers, tape measure to 1/32").
• Use of wrenches, air tools, hand-held grinders, overhead cranes, steel handling and lifting skills.
• Forklift experience or ability to train on forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as hand plasma, saws, brake press, and deburring tools.
• Weld quality parts per blueprint specifications using jigs when available, meeting production standards.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Adhere to all safety protocols in daily operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Plasma cutter

Brake press

Calipers

Tape measure

Grinder

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $23-29/hour

Job Summary of the Welder:

We are looking to hire a Full-Time Experienced Welder who can read blueprints.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Welder:

• Operate various pieces of equipment, including hand plasma, saws, brake press, and deburring equipment.
• Weld quality parts set by blueprint specifications using jigs when available, while meeting production standard times.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Be safe in all operations of the job.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Welder:

• Requires a High School degree or GED.
• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to layout parts and fabricate as needed.
• Requires an on-site weld test prior to placement. (Mig)
• Proficient in measuring and calculating fractions, decimals, and angles.
• Must be able to utilize various measurement tools, including but not limited to square, angle square, calipers, tape measure (to 1/32”).
• Use of wrenches, air tools, hand-held grinders, overhead cranes, steel handling and lifting skills.
• Forklift experience or ability to train on the operation of a forklift.