Welder

Novolex; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,894 - 46,849; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Welder for its Cedar Rapids location. The job involves welding various grades of metals using TIG/MIG techniques and interpreting blueprints to fabricate parts. Candidates should have experience with high voltage welders and the safe operation of hand tools.

This position offers competitive pay rates starting from $28.943 per hour. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided. Join us in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Safe and knowledgeable operation of high voltage heliarc welders and spot welders.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and understand schematic diagrams.
• Experience in selecting proper materials for welding.

Responsibilities

• Welding various grades of stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum components.
• Repairing damaged plant equipment through welding.
• Safe operation of overhead hoists to move large components.

Skills

TIG/MIG welding techniques

Interpretation of blueprints

Operation of welding equipment

Use of hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Welder | Cedar Rapids | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available shift:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Incentives:

Pay Rate

• Min = $28.943
• Month = $29.356
• Month = $29.879
• Month = $30.3612
• Month = $30.88

Job Details include: welding various grades of stainless steel, carbon steel and/or aluminum components together to fabricate parts and products using TIG/MIG welding techniques according to layouts, blueprints and/or work orders. Repairs damaged plant equipment by welding or bonding broken parts together.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Safe, knowledgeable operation of high voltage heliarc welders, wire welders and spot welders.
• Interpretation and understanding of blueprints, work orders, layouts and/or schematic diagrams identifying materials to be bonded together and dimensions of desired product.
• Positioning of clamps/fixtures holding together components of fabricated products prior to welding.
• Selection of proper raw materials and adjustment of welding equipment to ensure proper and solid bonding of components.
• Safe operation of overhead hoists to move large components in work area.
• Utilization of variety of hand tools including hammers, screw drivers, chisels, punches, clamps, tape measures, squaring devices, levels and other tools as needed.
• Recording and labeling of completed work orders with attachment of labels routing products to next work area.
• Reading, writing and operation of a computer terminal.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Informing supervisory personnel and/or co‑workers of progress and problems realized while performing duties.

PREFERRED JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspecting components, materials and/or repaired equipment at each step of the welding process.
• Knowledge of minor equipment maintenance and occasional repair of industrial tools.
• Removing dust, dirt and other hazardous materials from work areas to ensure safe working conditions.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of hand carts and lifts with weights exceeding 150 lbs. with help as needed.
• To communicate verbally with co‑workers.
• To crawl inside very small work areas and perform welding duties while lying on back on an occasional basis.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact [e-mail].