Welder - 2nd shift

Graepel; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental premiums paid 100%

3 day weekends

Job summary

Graepel is seeking a welding position responsible for manufacturing parts per drawings and specifications. The role includes setup, operation, and maintenance of welding equipment including welding machines, spot welder, and robot welder.

Essential duties include maintaining 0-defect parts, reading blueprints, and collaborating within a team. High school diploma required; associates welding degree preferred; AWS/GMWA experience valued. Monday–Thursday schedule available with 3 day weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates welding degree preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings.
• AWS certification or ability to obtain AWS certification preferred.
• GMWA welding skills including the setup of weld stations.
• Experience using direct read measuring devices.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.
• Familiarity with WPS weld procedure specifications.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment and apply welding methodologies.
• Set up fixturing and work areas for 0 defect parts.
• Operate manual and power tools for grinding per spec.
• Provide regular maintenance on welding equipment.
• Work a regular schedule as determined by supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Welding equipment operation

Metal fabrication familiarity

Fixturing setup

Grinding parts

Equipment maintenance

Team scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Associates welding degree

Tools

Welding machines

Spot welder

Robot welder

Forklift operation

Direct read measuring devices

WPS knowledge

Job description

Medical and Dental premiums paid 100% by Graepel.

Monday - Thursday 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM

3 day weekends

For additional benefit information please visit: https://www.graepel-na.com/careers/working-at-graepel/graepel-north-america

POSITION SUMMARY

The Welding position is responsible for the operations to manufacture parts and components in accordance to customer drawings and specifications. The position involves the setup, operation, and maintenance of welding equipment including welding machines, spot welder, and robot welder.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Knowledge and hands-on operation of welding equipment and methodology.
• Knowledge and hands-on operation of metal fabrication machinery, especially welding equipment.
• Setup fixturing and work areas to produce "0 defect" parts.
• Operate manual and power tools to grind parts according to specification.
• Provide regular maintenance on welding equipment to ensure proper operation and longevity.
• Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Degree or equivalent and/or related experience required.
• Associates Degree from an accredited welding program preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-year experience in a welding position preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings.
• AWS certification or ability to obtain AWS certification preferred.
• GMWA welding skills including the setup of weld stations.
• Ability to use Direct read measuring devices required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.
• Familiarity with WPS weld procedure specifications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)

Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs F (Frequently)

Handling/Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently) Push/Pull

Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less C (Constantly)

Crawl O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs C (Constantly)

Squat or Kneel F (Frequently) 26-40 lbs F (Frequently)

Bend F (Frequently) 41-100 lbs F (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception

Sense of Sounds (Communication with personnel, ability to listen to machinery to make adjustments)

Sense of Touch (Use of hands to carry and move material)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Welding shield Ear protection, steel toed boots, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.