Welder - Light Weld

BTD Manufacturing; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BTD Manufacturing in the Midwest is seeking a skilled Welder to join our metalworking team. You will read blueprints, set up weld cells, and produce high-quality welds according to established procedures.

You will operate calipers, inspect parts, follow safety policies, and work in a fast-paced facility with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement. Maintain accuracy and perform tasks with attention to detail while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passing score of 80% in Welding Excellence sections (Welding Tools/Consumables, Weld Defects, Welding Department).

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Manufacture quality parts by following patterns and paperwork.
• Use basic inspection equipment to verify parts.
• Produce quality welds as set up in the cell.
• Adjust to changes in production requirements.
• Coordinate with welder to involve the correct persons as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area per schedule.
• Clock in/out of work and jobs using computer software.

Skills

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Welding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding Excellence score 80% (Welding Tools/Consumables, Weld Defects, Welding Department)

Job description

Company Overview

BTD is a fast-growing metalworking company. We provide custom metalwork services for some of the world's top brands. Our 1100+ employees work from four facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our clients the best value possible. We are also a wholly owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

Safety is #1 at BTD

Our expectation is that every employee: 1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Essential Functions

1. Ability to visualize and interpret blueprints and sketches.
2. Manufacture quality parts by referring to the pattern and paperwork.
3. Ability to use basic inspection equipment (calipers, height gauge, etc.) to be able to inspect parts being produced by the individual.
4. Ability to produce quality welds with the settings the cell was set up with.
5. Ability to adjust to changes in production requirements.
6. Ability to acknowledge problems with the welder and be able to get the correct individual involved.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work area by following the clean-up schedule.
8. Must be able to use the computer software to clock in and out of work and in/out of jobs, along with checking job count.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
2. Passing score of 80% in the required sections of Welding Excellence: Welding Tools/Consumables, Weld Defects, and Welding Department.

Experience and Skills Required

1. Ability to understand, follow, and issue routine oral and written instructions.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
3. Knowledge of basic Welding.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Salary Range

OTC5: $21.68 - $30.35 per hour. The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors, including an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(K) match, etc.

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