Welder/Inspector

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Marengo (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Welder for fabrication and welding using MIG, TIG, and Stick processes in line with engineering drawings and specs. You will interpret drawings, select filler materials, and ensure quality welds in a metal fabrication shop.

Responsibilities include preparing and fitting parts, reading drawings, maintaining safety, and supporting continuous operations in a plant environment. Prior welding experience required; high school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, grind, and fit materials for welding according to drawings.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding per procedures.
• Produce quality welds meeting specifications and standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding instructions.
• Use measuring/inspection instruments to verify layout and completed work.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection & measuring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Welder performs fabrication and welding work using Mig, Tig, and Stick welding processes in accordance with engineering drawing, specifications, and established procedures.

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.

• Prepare, cut, grind, and fit materials for welding according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding in accordance with established procedures.
• Produce quality welds that meet required specifications and standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and welding instructions.
• Use measuring and inspection instruments to verify layout and complete work.
• Identify appropriate metals and corresponding filler materials.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of welding experience.
• Basic knowledge of metal types, filler materials, welding procedures, and measuring/inspection instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow established welding procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting and/or moving up to 100lbs.
• Work is performed in a metal fabrication shop on a plant property and may involve exposure to noise, varying temperatures, fumes, odors, and other conditions associated with welding and metal fabrication.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and others as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.