Welder II

Dover Corporation; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation is seeking a Welder II for the 3rd shift to join our operations team in Centerville, IA. You will perform hand-welding and flame-cutting to join metal components and fill seams on fabricated products, following blueprints and work orders.

The role requires welding in flat, vertical, or overhead positions and ensuring weld quality. You will adapt to changing production needs and maintain equipment to support efficient production.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding.
• Examine work pieces for defects and verify conformance with specifications.
• Operate welding equipment and hand tools used in welding trades.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing production needs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lay out and align parts using measuring tools.
• Inspect welds and verify specs.
• Operate SMAW and GMAW equipment.
• Adapt to changing production needs.
• Identify maintenance needs on equipment and tooling.
• Work at different workstations as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding in multiple positions

Layout and measurement

Inspection and quality check

Tool handling

Adaptability

Tool maintenance

Team collaboration

Multistation work

Tools

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Welder is responsible for using hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Job Title: Welder II

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Production Supervisor

Shift: 3rd

What We Are Looking For

The Welder is responsible for using hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

• Read and follow written and verbal communication or instruction
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straight edges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Identify maintenance needed on equipment and tooling
• Work at different workstations as production needs require Note: This formatted description has been cleaned and structured according to the specified guidelines.