Welder - 2nd Shift

Kloeckner; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Health insurance – Medical/Prescripton

Vision

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Kloeckner in Manchester, CT is seeking a Welder to join our fabrication team. You will set up and operate welding tools, weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, and ensure production orders are completed accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting appropriate torches and filler rods, inspecting welds, and adhering to safety protocols. A minimum of 1 year welding experience is required, with a strong focus on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specifications.
• High School diploma or GED; vocational training preferred.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Reliable and detail-oriented with strong safety focus.
• Able to pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding tools to weld components.
• Follow safety practices to maintain a safe work environment.
• Prepare and assemble parts before welding using measuring tools.
• Inspect and measure workpieces to ensure specifications.
• Weld with various metals (aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron).
• Select torches, tips, filler rods, and flux per specs.
• Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating or distortion.
• Read engineering drawings to plan welding operations.
• Mark materials with identifiers as required.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed.
• Fabricate products to match production specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Technical Skills

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Adaptability

Independence

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

The Welder is responsible for completing assigned welding tasks as part of a team to produce customer fabrication orders accurately and on schedule. The role emphasizes maintaining high productivity and safety standards while adhering to all company safety protocols. The Welder reports to the Operations Manager and may be supervised daily by the Production Manager or Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Welding Operations: Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Perform welding on components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Safety Practices: Operate safety equipment and adhere to safe work habits to maintain a safe working environment
• Preparation and Assembly: Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies before welding using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Inspection and Measurement: Examine workpieces for defects and measure them with straightedges or templates to ensure they meet specifications
• Material Handling: Weld using various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare surfaces by cleaning and removing contaminants
• Tool and Equipment Selection: Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding specifications or the types and thicknesses of metals.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues such as overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Technical Reading: Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan and execute welding operations
• Marking and Tagging: Mark or tag materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other identifiers as required
• Maintenance and Repair: Detect faulty equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Clean or degrease parts as needed and repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts
• Fabrication: Fabricate products to match production specifications, including material thickness, width, length, and welding procedures
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support production goals

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience; ability to pass a weld test may be required
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment
• Education: High School diploma or GED required; vocational school or related on-the-job experience preferred
• Attention to Detail: Careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Dependability: Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to fulfilling obligations
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and tasks
• Independence: Capable of working independently and managing tasks effectively
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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