Welder 2nd or 3rd Shift

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SPX FLOW is seeking a skilled welder to perform butt, saddle, and repair welding using orbital TIG and laser equipment. You will produce welds meeting blueprints, prepare fixtures, and perform silver soldering when needed.

You will inspect welds for defects, make repairs, and coordinate with quality control. Overtime may be required to meet production schedules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience OR technical school graduate specializing in welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding to the blueprint and routing procedures.
• Inspect welds for proper fusion and flaws; perform repairs as needed.
• Set up machines, adjust gas backing, and ensure safety.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding teamwork

Quality focus

Safety compliance

Reading and writing instructions

TIG welding

Laser welding

Overtime availability

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical welding education (2 years or more)

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Laser welding equipment

Fixtures and fixturing setup

Job description

$1,500 Sign-On BONUS opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

To perform a variety of welds such as: butt welds, saddle welds, and repairing porosity in castings. Utilizing orbital TIG and/ or laser welding equipment and a variety of fixtures. To produce an acceptable weld that meets the requirements as specified on the blueprint or work order procedure line and is readily polishable as required. Perform silver soldering, as required, on special products.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform welding assignments according to the blueprint and routing procedure sheet. Tasks will include the following:
  • Select proper tooling and fixturing required to run the job.
  • Setup the welding machine to the proper settings to achieve the proper penetration on the weld joint.
  • Make adjustments required for proper gas backing for the weld.
• Inspect welds for proper fusion and for flaws such as: skips, pits, or lack of a good penetration.
• Make required repairs as necessary to defective weld areas or defective castings as discovered by employees in the polishing department or when cleaning the welds or castings.
• Weld for repair any broken and special fixturing and tooling as needed.
• Notifies quality control representatives and supervision of any parts with a high level of defects. Cleans and maintains welding, related equipment and working area free of any safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, and process all instructions, written or verbal.
• Ability to use lifting and moving equipment as required.
• Ability to perform TIG and Laser welding operations in a variety of different physical positions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Quality oriented mindset, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a safe and accurate manner.
• Ability to read and understand basic manufacturing mechanical blueprints.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Math skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and alter hours as business needs dictate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience OR technical school graduate specializing in welding curriculum.

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Aligning Performance for Success Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.

Building a Successful Team Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.

Building Trust Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Coaching and Developing Others Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.

Communication Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Customer Focus Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.

Delegating Responsibility Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.

Facilitating Change Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.

Gaining Commitment Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

Planning and Organizing Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Specific PPE is required within the cell.

SPX FLOW VALUES

SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

DISCLAIMER

SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.