Welder (Beaver Dam)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Town of Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. in Beaver Dam, WI is seeking a Welder to operate weld machines and fabricate metal parts per welding theory, following WPS standards and safety rules. Overtime is mandatory.

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (Sun–Thu). You will perform MIG/TIG/aluminum welding, read blueprints, set up fixtures, and inspect finished parts. Prior manual and robotic welding experience is desired.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and robotic weld is desired.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Basic computer skills related to the job.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Good communication skills and safety compliance.
• Experience with overhead crane is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow WPS weld standards.
• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine.
• Unload welded parts from robotic welder and place on containers.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components for welding.
• Perform basic MIG, TIG and aluminum welding techniques as needed.
• Examine finished work pieces for conformance with specs using gauges.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and keep area clean and safe.

Skills

Manual welding

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols

Quality inspection

Dimensional measurement

Shop math

Safety awareness

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Welding fixtures

Weld setup parameters

Job description

Overview

Our Beaver Dam facility is looking for Welder's who are primarily responsible for operating one or more weld machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications applying to basic knowledge of welding theory on production basis.

Currently we are on mandatory overtime

1st Shift: 6:00a to 2:30p M - F

2nd shift: 2:30p to 12:00a M - F

3rd shift: Sunday though Thursday 9p to 6a

Responsibilities

• Follow WPS weld standards.
• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformances to specifications.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine.
• Unload welded parts from robotic welder and place on appropriate containers.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Perform basic MIG, TIG and aluminum welding techniques as needed.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and robotic weld is desired
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Previous knowledge of fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

X

50

Push/Pull

X

50

Reach Overhead

X

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

X

Squat/Bend/Kneel

X

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk/Move About

X

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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