Welder 1

Flowserve; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve in Hastings, NE is seeking a skilled welder to join a customer-focused team. The role involves MIG/MAG/TIG or electrode welding on parts and assemblies, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality under tight deadlines.

You will set up and operate a lathe as needed, perform inspections, and collaborate with machinists to resolve issues. Overtime and weekend work may be required; a welder certificate and HS diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED, 0–2 years welding experience.
• Welder certificate and ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in manufacturing or repair environments.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select welding method (TIG, MIG, MAG or stick) per spec.
• Plan work from blueprints and specs using shop math.
• Set up and operate lathe for prep of welded parts.
• Verify the quality of finished welds.
• Meet production goals and troubleshoot issues.
• Record data in logs or computer systems.
• Maintain a safe workspace and wear PPE.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Machining coordination

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Welder certificate

0-2 years experience

Tools

SAP

Lathe operation

Job description

Role Summary: This position welds parts and components for equipment, products, and installations by means of MIG, MAG, TIG, electrode welds or any other welding application. As part of a customer-focused team, you will be working with tight deadlines, challenging mechanical problems, and discussing the work with the manager before, during, and after work completion.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Select the appropriate welding method, such as TIG, MIG, MAG or stick.
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints and manufacturers’ specification sheets, using shop math and measuring instruments.
• Setting up and operating a conventional lathe for the preparation of welded parts.
• Proper Identification of materials and component preparation.
• Assembly activities during production.
• Welding repairs on raw and finished parts.
• Welding installations based on technical drawings.
• Complete all welding work assigned according to operation instruction.
• Verify the quality of finished work, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of specifications and workmanship
• Meet production goals relating to efficiency, schedules, and scrap.
• Troubleshoot and correct process and equipment problems.
• Collaborate with machinists and assemblers on the team to discuss and solve problems relating to repairs and equipment.
• Record accurate, timely data on computer-based systems or in manual logs.
• Apply an understanding of the process flow of documents, materials, and parts through the repair or manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe workplace by wearing relevant protective equipment according to safety protection requirements, following procedures and rules, and completing training.
• Clean and maintain machines and tools and keep an organized workspace.
• Carry out relevant heat treatment operation according to heat treatment operation instruction or process documents.
• Have welding experience in a manufacturing or repair environment.
• Able to define, evaluate, and discuss quality workmanship related to welding.
• Must show a customer-service mindset for on-time delivery and quality work.
• Standing for long times required, repetitive arm motions, frequent lifting with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated track record of reliable, dependable attendance; able to work overtime and weekends as required on short notice.
• Welder certificate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Welding experience in mechanical manufacturing or valve industry.
• PT and MT related certificates are preferred.
• Post weld heat treatment experience.
• Good technical understanding.
• SAP knowledge.
• Can work independently, flexibly, and accurately.
• Good team spirit and initiative.
• Available full time.
• HS Diploma / GED and / or 0-2 years relevant experience