Welder-1st Shift-Johnson Creek, WI

Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. You will weld metal components using arc-welding or spot welding, following layouts, blueprints, and work orders to ensure proper fusion and bead quality.

You will prepare equipment, align parts, inspect welds, perform quality checks, and maintain a clean, safe work area. Experience reading build sheets and blueprints, and proficiency with Oracle inventory systems, are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
• Can follow established methods and procedures.
• Ability to work under time pressure to meet build requirements.
• Travel < 10%
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up electrode wire and prepare welding equipment.
• Position and clamp work pieces or fixtures.
• Strike arc and guide electrode to form fusion bead.
• Examine welds for bead size and specifications.
• Clean weld joints and surfaces as needed.
• Operate spot welder and ensure proper tips used.
• Ensure spot welds are secure and uniform.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain 5S cleanliness.

Skills

Read blueprints

Welding proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Oracle inventory system

Job description

Job Information

Weld together metal components of products as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, weld procedures or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment or spot welder.

Role & Responsibility

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sets up electrode wire per procedure to prepare welding equipment for operation.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture.
• Strikes arc and manually guides electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece using power equipment as needed.
• Runs spot welder as needed insuring proper tips are used.
• Insure spot welder tacks are secure and uniform without dimpling opposite surface.
• Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Use side grinder to clean up all grinding splatter and insuring quality surfaces near weld zone.

OTHER DUTIES

• Keeps work area clean, orderly and maintain 5S schedule.
• Required to fill out daily production sheets.
• Required to accurately scan and record information in the Oracle inventory system.
• Required to correctly identify and label parts for their specific area with correct quantity and location.
• Perform quality checks as required.
• Assists in the instruction and training of others as requested by supervisor.
• Completes preventative maintenance and other duties as directed by Total Production Maintenance.
• Perform other non-essential duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirement

Education Required: High School Diploma/Equivalent

• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
• Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements.
• Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
• Travel Required: < 10%
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Global Breadth: Single-Site (One Location)
• Prerequisite Training Course completed.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263.