Welder - 1st Shift - L4

Dayton-Phoenix Group; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton-Phoenix Group in Dayton, OH seeks a Welder to assemble, weld, braze, grind, and inspect varied fabrications and subassemblies. The role requires reading blueprints and welding symbols, measuring parts, and ensuring high-quality welds.

Candidates must pass DPG qualification testing during probation and work in a hot shop environment with appropriate PPE. Prior welding setup experience is preferred and the ability to read tapes and use hand tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Understand mechanical/ welding blueprints and welding symbols.
• Read a tape measure.
• Produce high quality welds and brazed connections.
• Pass welding and brazing tests as required.
• Able to work in a hot environment with PPE.
• Pass DPG weld qualification testing during probation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld and inspect various fabrications and subassemblies.
• Measure and lay out parts.
• Weld and brazing on copper bar rotor assemblies.
• Grind parts and inspect quality.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and welding symbols.
• Witness or pass welding tests during probation.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Hand tools use

Shop math

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift certification

Job description

The position of Welder will be responsible for the assembly, weld and inspection of various fabricated assemblies and subassemblies. Responsibilities include measuring, layout, welding, copper bar rotor assembly & brazing, grinding, and inspection.

Essential qualifications for this position include:

• Previous welding set-up and operation experience preferred
• Understand mechanical/welding blueprints and welding symbols
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to use hand tools and hand grinders as required
• Possess basic shop math skills for decimals and fractions
• Pass welding and brazing tests as required
• Able to produce high quality welds and brazed connections
• Ability to work in a hot environment, while wearing full-length pants and long sleeve shirts that are part of the welding uniform and safety equipment
• The candidate must pass DPG weld qualification testing during the probation period. This certification is required to retain the position. If unable to pass the test during the trial period, the candidate will be assigned to their previous position with their previous wage.

Non-essential qualifications for this position include:

• Follow BOM's and process specifications
• Ability to life and handle up to 40 lbs
• Able to use overhead power cranes
• Is a certified forklift operator
• Is safety orientated and follows shop rules

DPG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DPG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates must demonstrate during the trial period, the ability to perform the above listed responsibilities while producing quality parts, to print, at the routed rate and in a safe manner while maintaining accuracy of counts, and part numbers. The progress of any candidates selected for this posting shall be evaluated during the trial period to assure that the job requirements are being met.