Welder II

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Marengo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Welder II to perform weld fabrication work using qualified processes such as MIG, TIG, and Stick under supervision. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings and following established procedures to ensure high-quality welds and pressurized joints.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of welding experience and a High School diploma or GED. Responsibilities include mentoring Level I welders and contributing to new product development, with a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior welding experience.
• Proficient in MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for welding as indicated by drawings or sketches; may include cutting or grinding.
• Follow established weld fabrication procedures.
• Perform all work assigned by Management.
• Maintain a high standard of quality in welding output.
• Obtain acceptable quality welds including bead appearance and pressure-tight joints.
• Learn and interpret engineering drawings with guidance.
• Follow weld procedures and use layout instruments for measurement.
• Inspect completed work with required instrumentation.
• Train and mentor Level I welder personnel.
• Inspect and evaluate welding quality against standards.
• Assist and develop in new product development.
• Understand basic metal types and filler materials used for welding.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

MIG (GMAW)

TIG (GTAW)

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Welder II must have the ability to do weld fabrication work assigned by Production Supervisor and/or General Manager using qualified weld processes, such as Mig, Tig, and Stick types of welding.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Employee is responsible for their own work.

• Prepare parts for welding as indicated by engineering drawings and/or sketches, may require cutting and/or grinding, etc.

• Follow established weld fabrication procedures.

• Perform all work assigned by Management.

• Maintains a high standard of quality

• Be able to obtain acceptable quality welds including bead appearance and pressure tight welds. Examples of non-allowable defects: undercutting, excessive weld penetration, excessive porosity, lack of fusion, etc, as determined by Management.

• Ability to learn and interpret engineering drawings, with direction from Production Supervisor and/or General Manager.

• Ability to follow and perform work to established weld procedures, use measuring instruments required for layout work.

• Must be capable of using instrumentation for inspection of completed work.

• Ability to train and mentor level I welder personnel

• Ability to inspect and evaluate quality standards

• Assisting and developing in new product development

• Have basic understanding of basic metal types and corresponding filler materials used for welding these metals.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Minimum of 2 year of prior work experience in welding.

• Proficient in multiple welding processes, including MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding

Preferred Qualifications

• Regularly exceeds the minimum daily required quota without sacrificing quality

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.

• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.

• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.

• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.