WELDER - ACE

Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Irrigation in Kearney, NE is seeking a Welder to fabricate irrigation and culvert products from metal components by welding. The role requires demonstrated ability to produce quality welds and work with limited supervision.

Candidates must read blueprints, use measuring tools, operate hand and power tools, and maintain safety and attendance. Forklift license is preferred or obtainable. This on-site position offers steady production work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must weld galvanized steel, aluminum and other materials as required.
• Must read and interpret blueprints, technical specs and SOPs.
• Must use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Must have forklift license or be able to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture irrigation and culvert products from fabricated metal components by welding.
• Produce stock products with limited supervision and perform rework when needed.
• Set up production jobs with appropriate fixturing and tools to ensure quality results.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain good attendance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Attendance

Communication

Initiative and judgment

Physical stamina

Tools

Tape measures

Levels

Degree finder

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ace Irrigation - Kearney, NE 68847

The purpose of the Welder position is to manufacture quality irrigation and culvert products from fabricated metal components by performing acceptable welding processes. The welder has demonstrated the ability to make stock products with limited supervision and rework.

• Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and proficiency necessary to make good welds as welds will be required to meet acceptable standards and will be subject to inspection.


• Must be able to use hand and power tools correctly.


• Must be able to run a forklift and secure a forklift license if required.


• Must be familiar and cognizant of safety guidelines throughout the company.


• Must maintain a good attendance and punctuality record.


• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints; technical and service bulletins; product specifications; and other standard operating procedures.


• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform and understand the setup of production jobs with the appropriate fixturing and/or tools to produce the required results.


• Must be able to use and understand various specialized measuring tools and equipment unique to the job i.e. tape measures; levels; and degree finder.


• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills, as they will interact with other departments, professional staff and management of the company.


• Must be able to work with limited supervision and show/demonstrate initiative, tact, good judgement and sound reasoning.


• Must be able to handle the physical requirements of the position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to proficiently weld galvanized steel or aluminum and other materials as required.