Welder/Metal Fabrication

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, VA seeks a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. You will weld cooler, panels, seams and bases using GMAW, follow drawings, and work with cranes and forklifts to support transformer production. Second shift positions are available.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, GMAW welding experience, and the ability to read blueprints. Lean manufacturing experience and basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Previous GMAW welding experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and simple schematics.
• Experience in lean manufacturing including 4Q, JIDOKA, 6S.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and quality procedures and maintain housekeeping.
• Fabricate and weld product using engineering drawings to meet standards and production goals.
• Operate equipment to weld material used in transformer manufacturing.
• Use computer to check schedules and update job status.
• Complete paperwork, check sheets and records.
• Operate cranes and forklifts for material handling.
• Monitor quality and address inquiries and issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and team meetings.
• Communicate information with other departments.
• Cross-train in multiple skills and assist training.
• Work overtime including weekends as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Weld cooler, panels, seam and base welding (GMAW); some on semi-automated equipment.

Job description

Job Description

General Information:

Under general supervision, you will be expected to follow specific directions to perform tasks in an assigned area in a heavy manufacturing environment. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform duties in a manner fully compliant with prevailing safety and quality procedures and policies. Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Use engineering drawings to fabricate and weld product ensuring the highest quality product, meeting product standards, production goals, customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Manually operate equipment to weld material used in transformer manufacturing.
• Operate computer to check schedules, update manufacturing status of jobs, etc.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, check sheets, etc.
• Operate various types of cranes and fork trucks to aid in material handling.
• Continually monitor quality of work, addressing and resolving inquiries and problems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Interface with other departments to accurately communicate information.
• Must be willing to cross train in multiple skills.
• Assist in the training of other employees.
• Must be a team player but able to work independently.
• Available to work overtime as required including weekends.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by management.
• Cooler, panels, seam and base welding GMAW; some is performed with semi-automated equipment.

Your Background:

• High School degree or GED equivalent required.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Previous GMAW welding experience is required.
• Must demonstrate acceptable GMAW welding skill during interview process. Weld sample will be subject to visual inspection and destructive testing.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment, including cranes and forklifts.
• Preferred qualification:
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and simple schematics.
• Experience in lean manufacturing including 4Q, JIDOKA, 6S, etc.

Second shift positions are available. Training may occur on a different shift before being moved to assigned shift.

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