WELDER - EXPERIENCED 2nd & 3rd Shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Welder for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will weld metal components, read blueprints, set up jobs, and perform inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy.

The role requires MIG welding experience, blueprint knowledge, and the ability to pass a weld test. Responsibilities include planning, setting up tooling, loading parts, and performing routine maintenance on welding machines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year MIG welding experience or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Basic blueprint knowledge and ability to pass weld test.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; communicate with team.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and handle tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan jobs from router and blueprints to maximize weld time.
• Set up jobs by retrieving equipment and materials as needed.
• Load/unload parts; operate MIG welding machine and may perform arc welding.
• Finish or repair parts with grinders, sanders, and torches.
• Perform first piece and in-process weld inspections with calipers and gauges.
• Conduct routine maintenance on welding machines.

Skills

Mig welding experience

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Reading blueprints

Manual dexterity

Ability to pass weld test

Ability to read instructions

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding machine

Arc welding

Overhead crane

Calipers

Height gauge

Protractor

Square

Grinders

Sanders

Job description

WELDER - EXPERIENCED 2nd & 3rd Shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

Summary : Welds metal component parts of various thicknesses to specified dimensions on simple jobs by performing the following duties

• Plans job by determining from the router and blueprints, equipment, fixtures, material and supplies needed. Plans sequence to maximize weld time.
• Sets up job by retrieving equipment and materials as needed.
• Loads and unloads pieces in and out of fixture (when available) manually or by using an overhead crane or hand fits parts. Positions and clamps pieces into fixture. Operates mig welding machine and may also perform arc welding procedures.
• Finishes or repairs part by operating various tools such as sanders, grinders, and torches.
• Performs first piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions and quality of welds of part per blueprint using calipers, height gage, protractor, and square.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding machines as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of mig welding experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience, basic blueprint knowledge, and ability to pass weld test are required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch, bend forward at waist; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics scribed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of radiation. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position