Welder- 2nd Shift

Bobcat Company; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobcat Company in Johnson Creek, WI seeks a welder to assemble and weld metal components per layouts and blueprints using arc welding or spot welding equipment. Set up the equipment, position parts, strike arcs, and inspect bead quality.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; read build sheets and blueprints; follow procedures; work under time pressure; strong written and verbal communication. Travel is not indicated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
• Ability to follow established methods and procedures.
• Capable of working under time pressure to meet build requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up electrode wire per procedure to prepare welding equipment.
• Position and clamp work pieces accurately.
• Strike arc and weld to specified depth.
• Inspect weld bead size and quality.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Complete daily production records as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Spot welder

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:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Global Breadth: Single-Site (One Location)
• Prerequisite Training Course completed.