Welder IV - Temp to Perm

Dakota Systems, Inc.; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Systems, Inc. in Dracut, MA is seeking a Welder IV for its in-house Machine Shop. The role requires a technical welding diploma and 6+ years of relevant manufacturing experience. The position will be payroll through a temp agency with a M-F, 7:00–3:30 schedule.

The Welder will perform diverse welding tasks, read blueprints, conduct TIG welds, and maintain and calibrate welding equipment while pursuing Dakota welder certification training.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in welding and 6+ years of like experience in manufacturing.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for welding.
• Perform TIG welds (hand) and structural welding.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure proper operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs electric arc, inert gas and heliarc welding in various positions on structural components.
• Interpret blueprints or diagrams to determine welding requirements.
• Perform complex TIG welds and structural welds.
• Maintain equipment, set up power supplies and welding parameters.
• Weld components for piping systems, tubes and structures.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

TIG welding

Structural welding

Measuring tools

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Metal fabrication

Equipment setup

Education

Technical diploma in Welding

Tools

Acorn Table

Welding equipment setup

Job description

We are adding a Welder IV position in our Machine Shop. You should have a technical diploma in welding along with at least 6+ years of like experience, preferably in manufacturing. This position will initially be payrolled through a temp agency. The work week is M-F, in-house, 7:00-3:30. The rate range is $36.00- $38.00 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of electric arc, inert gas and heliarc welding in flat, horizontal and vertical and overhead positions on structural apparatus or metal precuts including pre-heated, stress-relieved work requiring root penetration which may be subject to Magnaflux, x-ray or pressure-tight welding test
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process, including weld requirement symbology
• Perform specialized complex, TIG welds (hand)
• Perform structural welds
• Maintain regular checks on welding equipment ensuring that machines are operating properly
• Work towards Dakota welder certification training
• Plan work and selects proper tools working within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects
• Work with all materials including stainless steel, carbon, and aluminum
• Set up and calibrate power supply with the correct welding program
• Weld together metal components of products such as piping systems, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment
• Understand weld logs
• Perform complex welding re-work
• Manipulate parts to match print and dimensional specifications
• Complete parts to acceptable standards ensuring customer satisfaction
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques
• Work with fixturing, Acorn Table, and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Work with conventional and precision measuring instruments
• May conduct process and peer inspection
• Expert knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various stainless steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials