Welder-1

Davita Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical connections seeks an entry-level welder to join their dynamic team in Oregon. This role involves handling and welding metal components for modular buildings and equipment, providing an excellent opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Philanthropic activities support

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with basic welding tasks.
• Requires certification or related experience.
• Experience with welding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in welding and fabrication tasks in various positions.
• Ensure safety and quality standards during operations.
• Maintain and operate welding equipment effectively.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Equipment Operation

Attention to Detail

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Six months of related experience/training

Tools

Welding Equipment

Handheld Plasma Cutters

Torches

Grinders

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Summary:

Entry level welding position assisting with handling, positioning, and tacking together metal components such as structural shapes, plates, and light gauge structural components for modular buildings and equipment enclosures. Work is performed on the shop floor or outdoors on grounds and work pods.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain specified electrode and insert it into the portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through the welding gun.
• Connect cables from the welding unit to achieve the specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as per the welding machine manual.
• Start the power supply to produce electric current.
• Strike an arc to generate heat to melt and deposit metal from the electrode to the workpiece, joining edges of the workpiece.
• Manually guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining the appropriate arc length and movement speed to form the specified fusion and bead, based on metal color, weld sound, and molten puddle size.
• Weld primarily in the flat position, with learning in horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. Work mainly with lighter metal thicknesses.
• Examine welds for bead size and adherence to specifications.
• Clean or degrease the weld joint or workpiece.
• Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Assist in positioning and clamping workpieces in jigs or fixtures.
• Tack assemblies together.
• Operate associated welding equipment safely, such as handheld plasma cutters, torches, and grinders. Forklift certification is provided or obtained.
• Handle materials with limited use of light-duty jib cranes.
• Create a workplace environment that is enjoyable, proud of the product, customer-focused, and encourages individual responsibility and ideas.

Education/Experience:

One-year certificate from college or technical school, or six months of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Schedule:

8:00 pm - 6:30 am, Sunday through Wednesday nights. Up to 10 hours on Thursday nights as needed.

WE HAVE:

• A global presence with diverse operations offering career growth and impact opportunities.
• nVent is a leading provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, designing and manufacturing high-performance products that connect and protect critical equipment and systems worldwide.
• Headquartered in London, with a management office in Minneapolis, our brands include nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE, with over 100 years of history. More at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to community strengthening through philanthropic activities supported by our employees and matching programs.

• Core values emphasizing innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability.

• Comprehensive benefits supporting employee health, well-being, and financial security, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and more.

We believe our people are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity are celebrated to foster growth and authenticity.