Welder - 1st Shift

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Quarterly Bonus Program

Paid Holidays (13)

Paid Time Off

Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company provided tools

Uniforms & Safety Gear

Secure onsite parking

Job summary

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp. in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Welder for the 1st shift. You will set up, fabricate and weld complex parts using GTAW, FCAW and GMAW, with focus on copper components used in motors and generators.

The role requires reading drawings, inspecting welds, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a high-precision environment. Union, full-time schedule with 7:00am–3:30pm shifts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 year welding degree or high school diploma with at least 3 years of welding experience.
• Must pass FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld tests.
• Experience with GTAW copper welding, copper brazing, or welding non-ferrous materials is preferred.
• Knowledge of copper material characteristics, heat input, distortion control, and proper preparation techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints, perform basic math, and calculate conversions.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and inspect weld quality to engineering specifications.
• Certification in overhead crane, jib crane, and forklift operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using GTAW, FCAW and GMAW.
• Perform flat copper GTAW welding on bus bars, conductors and copper components.
• Prepare copper materials by cleaning, fitting, beveling and positioning for weld quality.
• Inspect copper welds for quality, penetration and conformance to specs.
• Read drawings to determine weld method, sequence, tolerances and settings.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions related to copper fabrication and welding.
• Make layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.
• Operate grinding or chipping equipment as needed.

Skills

GTAW welding

FCAW welding

GMAW welding

Copper welding

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality inspection

Overhead/crane operation

Education

1-2 year welding degree or high school diploma with 3+ years welding experience

Tools

Copper welding equipment

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Position: Welder - 1st shift

Team: Fabrication Team

Primary Objective Of Position

A Welder is responsible for setting up, fabricating and welding complex parts using various welding processes. A Welder works with a high degree of detail adhering to safety and quality standards. This role also performs flat copper welding used in the fabrication and repair of large electric motors and generators, ensuring weld quality and dimensional accuracy.

Skills Matrix

The Welder position is part of the Fabrication Team Skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Fabrication Team Skills Matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Fabrication Team.

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily GTAW, FCAW and GMAW.


• Perform flat copper GTAW welding using semi-auto and occasionally manual processes on bus bars, conductors, and other copper components used in the manufacturing and repair of electric motors and generators.


• Prepare copper materials by cleaning, fitting, beveling, and positioning components to ensure proper weld quality and conductivity.


• Inspect copper welds for quality, penetration, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to engineering specifications.


• Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material.


• Read drawings and routings to determine method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances and welding specifications, including proper filler materials, fluxes and weld machine settings.


• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions related to copper fabrication and welding.


• Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.


• Uses portable electric or air driven grinding or chipping equipment.


• Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components.


• Provide feedback on rejected welded components and may determine disposition of rework for rejection reports.


• Work in other areas of the Fabrication Team Skills Matrix and may perform additional fabrication and brazing operations.


• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.


• Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day-to-day work.


• Perform work in accordance with ISO 9001 Quality Standards and comply with OSHA and EPA regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 1-2 year welding degree or High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years of relevant welding experience.


• Must pass an FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld test.


• Experience performing GTAW copper welding, copper brazing, or welding non-ferrous materials is preferred.


• Knowledge of copper material characteristics, heat input, distortion control, and proper preparation techniques Preferred.


• Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math, and calculate conversions.


• Ability to use precision measuring tools and inspect weld quality to engineering specifications.


• Ability to be certified in overhead crane, jib crane, and forklift operation.

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.


• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.


• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.


• Routinely positions self in various work spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.


• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.


• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.


• Routinely handles copper bars, conductors, fabricated assemblies, and welding equipment.


• Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

Salary

starts at $22 to $26

Pay Types

Voluntary weekend overtime.
Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type

Monday - Friday, 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm

Full-time (Union)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job


• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire


• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential


• Company paid Holidays (13)


• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued


• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability


• Company paid Life Insurance


• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)


• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program


• Company provided tools


• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses


• Secure, onsite free parking

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs.


• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.


• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.


• Routinely positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.


• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.


• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operator machinery or tools.


• Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.