Welder - Akron, OH

Goodyear; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

401K

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Goodyear is seeking an Industrial Welder to support tire manufacturing by welding, maintaining machinery, and following safety standards. The role requires reading blueprints, using multiple welding processes, and performing preventive maintenance as needed.

The candidate should be a self-motivated, hard-working team player with a high regard for safety and quality. Goodyear offers a competitive benefits package and a robust total rewards program.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 6G and Structural Plate certifications required.
• Journeyman's card or associates degree in welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Interpret blueprints and manufacturing specs.
• Clamp, tack-weld, and assemble components as required.
• Monitor welding to avoid distortion and overheating.
• Adhere to safety standards including LOTO and PPE.

Skills

GTAW

GMAW

SMAW

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

6G and Structural Plate certifications

Industrial Welder Journeyman's card or AAS in Welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! - APPLY TODAY!!!Benefits: Competitive total rewards program for employees that promotes personal health, assists employees in maintaining a healthy balance between work and life and meets the diverse personal and professional needs.Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available at day 31 of employment401KPaid vacation & holidays after completing probationary period (60 days or 480 hours worked)Employee discounts and wellness programsFor more than a century, Goodyear has led the industry in manufacturing innovative tires that deliver the highest level of performance for everything from passenger cars and trucks to airplanes, heavy-duty mining equipment, and racecars. We are devoted to advancing tire technology, applying our innovations to new products that deliver confident mobility for drivers everywhere. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career path, you will enjoy being a part of the manufacturing team.General Description:As a Welder, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process by trouble shooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of all tire-related manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for related safety and housekeeping throughout the facility.Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologiesOperate brazing and soldering equipmentInterpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specificationsClamp, hold, tack-weld, heat bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurationsMonitor the fitting, burning and welding process to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materialsRecognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipmentDetect faulty operation of equipment or defective material and notify supervisionLog or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performedAbide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policyPerform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicableBasic Qualifications:HS Diploma/GEDMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the futureNo relocation is being offered for this position, unless required by the CBAMust be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingenciesBasic computer skillsMust provide basic tools6G and Structural Plate certifications requiredExperience with GTAW, GMAW, SMAWPreferred Qualifications:Previous experience as an Industrial Welder with basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction, operation of heavy industrial machinery and power/control devicesIndustrial Welder Journeyman's card or AAS in WeldingDesire and willingness to learn and perform across craftsExperience adhering to industry-specific safety standardsCandidate Criteria:Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervisionHard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks doneAdaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environmentsTeam player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projectsCommitment to working safelyWillingness to adhere to tobacco-free policyCompetitive total rewards program for employees that promotes personal health, assists employees in maintaining a healthy balance between work and life and meets the diverse personal and professional needs.Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available at day 31 of employment401KPaid vacation & holidays after completing probationary period (60 days or 480 hours worked)Employee discounts and wellness programsFor more than a century, Goodyear has led the industry in manufacturing innovative tires that deliver the highest level of performance for everything from passenger cars and trucks to airplanes, heavy-duty mining equipment, and racecars. We are devoted to advancing tire technology, applying our innovations to new products that deliver confident mobility for drivers everywhere. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career path, you will enjoy being a part of the manufacturing team.