Welder (A)

SPX; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX is hiring for a welding-focused role in Kansas, performing tacking and welding of stainless steel basins for cooling towers. The position involves following precise drawings, using measuring tools, and collaborating with the assembly line in a fast-paced factory setting.

Shifts include 1st and 2nd with overtime as needed; pay starts at $31.93/hour plus a $2.00 shift differential for the 2nd shift. Candidates should be able to read blueprints and operate welding equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2 welding qualified preferred but not required.
• Previous Stainless Steel Welding experience on 11 gauge through 18 gauge preferred but not required.
• Previous welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Tacking and solid welding of a water tight weld on Stainless Steel Cold Water Basin.
• Possibly modify basins or sub-assemblies to support assembly line.
• Follow instructions; work well in a team environment.

Skills

Welding

Measuring tools

Crane operation

Hand tools

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2 welding qualified

Stainless steel welding experience (11-18 gauge)

Previous welding experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Tape measures

Grinder

Overhead crane

Torque wrench

Job description

Requisition ID74636-Posted -Cooling Products (Cooling Products)-AMER-United States-Kansas-Olathe-Manufacturing - Operations

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

Shifts:

1st Shift (Assembly area): 5:30am - 2:00pm with daily and weekend OT as needed

2nd Shift (Assembly): 4:30pm - 1:00am with daily and weekendOT as needed

2nd Shift (Metal Fab): 2:45pm – 11:15pm with daily and weekend OT as needed

Pay Rate: $31.93

Plus Shift Differential for 2nd Shift: $2.00 per hour

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

The position will be responsible tacking and solid welding of a water tight weld on Stainless Steel Cold Water Basin. The role may assume additional duties as assigned for the complete process of the welded basin which may include performing basin modification or sub assembly to support the assembly line. The successful incumbent will be detail oriented, able to follow instructions well, and work well in a team atmosphere.

Activities / Tasks:

• Pull parts
• Interpret build orders and engineering drawings correctly
• Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding
• Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively
• Put on cart or fixture for next station
• Perform maintenance on torch when needed
• Identify parts using the build order
• Measure using a tape measurer for correct position for the component being installed on the cooling tower
• Pick correct template in coordination with the build order or engineering drawing
• Accurately perform any necessary cutting within the cooling tower by using the correct template and appropriate cutting tool (reference assembly manual for modification instructions)
• Grind edges using grinder
• Perform welding based upon tower and/or engineering specs
• Perform leak testing
• Use an overhead crane

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to change and flex his/her work at appropriate times so as to support the assembly process
• Ability to correctly use measuring tools and grinder
• Ability to correctly use crane and air float
• Ability to correctly and safely use other hand tools (both manual and pneumatic)
• Ability to read a tape measure in metric and imperial standards
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Ability to plan work and select proper tools
• Ability to compare and accurately determine difference in size, shape, and form of objects
• Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
• Ability to interpret build orders and engineering drawings correctly
• Ability to operate impact gun and torque wrench
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow and understand directions

Education & experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2 welding qualified preferred, but not required
• Previous Stainless Steel Welding experience on 11 gauge through 18 gauge preferred, but not required
• Previous welding experience

Physical requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds; 50+ pounds with assistance
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, working atheights, and using a ladder as required
• Ability of using both hands overhead
• Perform repetitive motions
• Plant environment with potential exposure to all types of weather, including excessive heat, excessive cold, andexcessive noise

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.