Welder/Grinder

Shelby American, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled welders to join their dynamic team in Springfield. This role involves working with stainless steel, performing precise welding tasks, and ensuring high standards of fabrication. You will be responsible for reading blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in various conditions, including confined spaces. If you are self-motivated and have a passion for fabrication, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 2 years of fabrication experience preferred.
• Proficient in welding and reading blueprints with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld stainless steel components according to detail drawings.
• Analyze engineering drawings for layout and welding operations.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Mathematics

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Fabrication Equipment

Measuring Devices

Overhead Crane

Forklift

Job description

Description

Responsibilities:

• Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts: fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of stainless steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Ensure all dimensions are correct to specified drawings.
• Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards.
• Must be able to make all welds uniform and clean, and complete work to employer's specifications.
• Set-up welding equipment for layouts, cutting and fit material for welds.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Polish and clean weld joints of work pieces.
• Welders are required to weld in all positions (6G).
• Must be able to read and have knowledge of weld symbols on blueprints.
• G.T.A.W – Experience with stainless steel 1G-6G positions.
• Must pass an ASME/PED weld test.
• Able to calculate circumferences.
• Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, and measuring devices.
• NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on electro-polished vessels.
• Work on stainless steel fabrication, including but not limited to:

1. Cutting tube
2. Operate hand grinders
3. Polishing
4. Bending
5. Assembly

• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift.
• Physically capable of wearing protective eye, ear, and head gear.
• Must be able to stand 8+ hours per day.
• Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment.
• Conduct operations in a safe manner.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work in hot & cold environments.
• Recommend improvements.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Work Experience: Two (2) years previous Fabrication experience preferred.
• Other Requirements:
• Required to be able to perform simple math equations.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.
• Self-motivated.
• Must be proficient in reading blueprints.
• Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.