Welder

United Future; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a full-time Welder in Waterloo, Iowa to read blueprints and weld quality parts to spec. The role requires working on-site with an on-the-job Mig weld test and must pass an on-site weld test before placement.

You will operate equipment, maintain production standards and keep a clean, safe work area while following strict safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School degree or GED and 1+ years in manufacturing.
• Must read blueprints and lay out parts to spec.
• Ability to weld quality parts per blueprint specs, Mig tested on-site.
• Skilled in taking precise measurements with fractions, decimals and angles.
• Familiar with measurement tools and basic lifting/handling operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including plasma, saws and deburring tools.
• Weld parts to blueprint specs using jigs when available and meet times.
• Keep the work area clean and organized at all times.
• Adhere to safety protocols in all welding operations.

Skills

Read blueprints

Layout parts

Fabricate as needed

Measurement & fractions/angles

Safety compliance

Education

High School degree or GED

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Square/angle square

Wrenches

Hand grinders

Overhead cranes

Forklift operation

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.