Welder - 2nd Shift

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Quarterly Bonus Program

Company paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company provided tools

Laundered uniforms

Secure onsite parking

Job summary

A leading electrical manufacturer in Minneapolis is seeking a skilled Welder for their 2nd shift team. This role involves setting up, fabricating, and welding parts while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have welding experience and a dedication to continuous improvement. Benefits include medical insurance, 401K matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-2 year welding degree or High School degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant welding experience.
• Must pass a FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld test.
• Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operation and forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and fabricate components using various welding processes.
• Read drawings to determine welding specifications.
• Perform self-inspection of welded components.

Skills

Blueprint reading

FCAW welding

GMAW welding

Mathematics

Forklift operation

Education

Welding degree

High School diploma

Tools

Oxygen-acetylene equipment

Plasma arc equipment

Carbon-arc equipment

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Electric Machinery Company, a Division Of WEG Electric Corp. Minneapolis, MN

Position: Welder - 2nd shift

Team: Fabrication Team

Primary Objective Of Position

A Welder is responsible for setting up, fabricating and welding complex parts using various welding processes. A Welder works with a high degree of detail adhering to safety and quality standards.

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily FCAW and GMAW.
• Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material.
• Read drawings and routings to determine method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances and welding specifications, to include proper filler materials, fluxes and weld machine settings.
• Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.
• Use portable electric or air driven grinding or chipping equipment.
• Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components.
• Provide feedback on rejected welded components, and may determine disposition of rework for rejection report.
• Work in other areas of the Fabrication Team skills matrix, may work in other areas fabricating parts and brazing.
• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
• Perform to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abide by OSHA and EPA regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 1-2 year welding degree or High School degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant welding experience.
• Must pass a FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld test.
• Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math and calculate conversions.
• Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operation and forklift operation.

Salary

Based On Experience And Qualifications

Pay Types

Voluntary weekend overtime. Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type

Monday – Friday, 2nd shift 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Full-time (Union)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (13)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs.
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
• Routinely positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
• Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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