Welder (1st Shift)

Bruno Independent Living Aids; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruno Independent Living Aids is seeking a welder/fabricator to lay out, fit, and weld custom stair-lift components. You will read prints, verify dimensions with tools, and grind to meet cosmetic standards, with final inspections for alignment and aesthetics.

The role requires passing Bruno's weld test, setting up welding machines, and performing MIG/TIG welding as needed in a modern production facility in Wisconsin. D1.1 certification applies to qualified welders.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Complete standardized written documentation and correspondence. Professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic electronic tasks using computer software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Pass Bruno's weld test criteria, including AWS welding symbols and destructive weld test.
• Set up and operate welding machines.
• Fabricate with measured angles and weldments per print using MIG/TIG/Welders.
• Read measuring tools (tape measure, square, dial calipers, protractor) and verify dimensions.
• Maintain D1.1 welding certification for applicable operations.

Skills

Read and interpret docs

Written documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Welding machines

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Perform MIG welding and fabrication duties without the use of fixtures; layout, fit and position weldments sequentially to create a custom stair-lift. Work from prints, drawings and job layouts. Use measuring tools to verify alignment and dimensions. Grind to mechanical requirements with a smooth cosmetic finish. Work is subject to first and final piece inspections for alignment, dimensions and aesthetic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Required to pass Bruno's weld test criteria, which includes AWS welding symbols and destructive weld test
• Knowledge of set up and operation of welding machines
• Table fabrication duties include: measure and weld the angle degree according to print with sections of material
• Read measuring tools (tape measure, square, dial calipers, digital protractor)
• Operate hand/air tools and electric grinders
• Read and interpret work instructions and AWS welding symbols from blueprints
• Perform MIG,TIG or fabrication welding assignments to meet daily production while maintaining standards of quality and quantity
• Angle change duties: Measure and weld the angle degree according to print with sections of material cut on saw during previous operation
• Build duties: Roll form material when required for large radius jobs (standard rolled turns will be provided by designated employees); assemble angle change, straight sections and turn to print using a MIG Welder and other fabrication tools while maintaining dimension and angle tolerances; form flanges and gear rack and install according to print
• Confirm angles and dimensions during fabrication and report any deviations to supervisor
• Identify and obtain accurate welding fixtures as called by work order
• Count and verify weldment ID Number; enter data into computer software to create paint tag for final operation
• Communicate shortages, scrap, delays and any deviation of standard work to the supervisor when applicable
• Complete daily timesheet and paperwork
• Maintain D1.1 welding certification. This applies to welders who complete welding operations that require D1.1 certification.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1 year welding experience or equivalent advanced education required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Complete standardized written documentation and correspondence. Professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic electronic tasks using computer software and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Environment is a modern production facility with heat and air conditioning
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally required to stand; use arms, hands and fingers to manipulate welding gun, hold fabrication parts in place, wire, fixtures and products and hold fabrication parts in place
• The job requires repetitive use of a MIG welding gun at shoulder level or below
• The employee is occasionally required to stand on an elevated step or ladder while performing the duties of this job
• Use of hands and fingers required to manipulate hand grinders and other fabrication tools
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, bend, twist and reach while performing the duties of this job
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, regularly
• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds, intermittently
• Ability to lift 50 to 70 pounds, with assistance, occasionally
• Ability to physically relocate product throughout the day, regularly
• The employee is required to reach and climb occasionally