Welder - 2nd Shift

Kloeckner Metals - Americas

York (York County)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip./D

Dental

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

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Welder for the 2nd shift to perform welding tasks as part of a production team. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to company protocols while delivering customer fabrication orders on schedule.

The Welder will set up and operate welding equipment, read blueprints, and work with aluminum, stainless steel, and other alloys. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of industrial fabrication welding experience.
Ability to read and follow blueprints and job specifications.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with welding tools and equipment.
High School diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate hand and power welding tools; weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Follow safety practices and maintain a safe work environment.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts before welding.
Inspect workpieces for defects and measure to specifications.
Weld with various materials (aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron).
Select torches, tips, filler rods, and flux per welding specs.
Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating or distortion.
Analyze drawings and specs to plan welding operations.
Mark materials with identifiers; perform maintenance as needed.
Fabricate products to match production specs.

Skills

1 year welding experience

Blueprint reading

Welding tools & equipment

Adaptability

Independence

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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.

2nd Shift Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Job Summary

2nd Shift Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions/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

Benefits