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Ultipro; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Dayton, TN invites experienced shop welders to lead, train, and mentor junior mechanics while performing critical MIG welds and plasma-cutting operations on galvanized and stainless panels.

You will read engineering drawings, interpret fab sheets, enforce safety and Lean/5S standards, and support production goals through accuracy, teamwork, and proactive problem solving. Flexibility for varying shifts and independent work is expected.

Qualifications

• Mentor and train Mechanic II and Mechanic III Welders.
• Proficient with MIG welding and Plasma cutting processes/equipment.
• Read weld gauges, inclinometers, and tape measures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret BAC shop documents and perform cut-out operations using Plasma cutting on galvanized and stainless steel.
• Weld critical welds and joints as directed by engineering.
• Maintain accuracy, pace, and safety to minimize production downtime.
• Act as a training ambassador during onboarding of new BAC team members.
• Contribute to safety improvements and meet department safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Flex within or outside the function to perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Mentoring

MIG welding

Plasma cutting

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lean/5S

Safety awareness

Independent work

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Plasma cutting equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

A shop hourly welding position with the primary responsibilities of leading, training and mentoring junior mechanics in the department, and to perform critical weld & flat weld assemblies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Interpret BAC shop documents and accordingly perform cut out operation using Plasma cutting process & equipment on galvanized and stainless steel panels.
• Weld critical weldments as dictated by engineering, water-tight corner welds & connection welds on galvanized and stainless steel using MIG welding procedures.
• Responsible for the accuracy of his/her work, maintain a steady work pace and avoid the loss of production time by adhering to safety rules and scheduled break periods.
• Act as a training ambassador to new BAC team members throughout the onboarding experience.
• Continually help develop ways to improve the safety performance and eliminate any safety issues identified in his/her area and within the plant.
• Help achieve departmental safety, quality & productivity goals including but not limited to near miss reporting, safety metrics, FPY metrics, etc.
• Required to flex within or outside the function to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

NATURE & SCOPE

This position will report to the Station Lead and Team Lead of the Welding Department.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to mentor and training Mechanic II and Mechanic III Welders.
• Proficient with MIG welding & Plasma cutting process and equipment.
• Read measuring devices: weld gage, inclinometer & tape measure.
• Able to read and understand all types of BAC shop documents – Submittals, Fabrication Sheets & Assembly Lists (BoM’s). Ability to understand and react to job schedules.
• Interpret fab sheets & channel parts & sub-assemblies in the order required for the next operation.
• Able to interpret basic welding symbols & engineering drawings.
• Able to use simple math and basic hand held measuring tools.
• Able to identify different welding wires and gas for proper application.
• Demonstrate understanding of welding, cutting and other similar hazards and take necessary precautions.
• Responds to customers with an appropriate level of urgency.
• Must be personable, dependable and flexible.
• Possess the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate strong skills in initiative, problem solving, and working in a “team” environment.
• Possess good communication skills and the ability to work professionally with co-workers.
• Practice and sustain 5’s methodology.
• Understands and adheres to LEAN principles in the area.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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. The working environment includes lifting up to 50lbs. Standing is to be expected up to 80% of the time. Additional activities include: walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and sitting. Fine hand manipulation of controls is needed as well as hand eye coordination to perform changes. Working hours can include any of three shifts and generally are scheduled for forty hours a week. Some weekend overtime is to be expected. Working temperatures include both wide fluctuations within the plant as well as ambient outside temperatures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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