Welder/Metal Fabrication

hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, seeks a skilled welder to join a heavy manufacturing team. You will weld transformers components using GMAW, read blueprints, and support lean manufacturing initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires prior welding experience, ability to operate cranes/forklifts, and strong safety and quality awareness. Second shift and overtime are available, with opportunities for cross-training and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have prior GMAW welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles (4Q, JIDOKA, 6S).
• Basic computer skills for shop systems and records.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions to perform tasks in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Weld product using GMAW per specifications and quality standards.
• Operate cranes and forklifts for material handling.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with training and cross-training of team members.
• Communicate with other departments and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

GMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0054846

Date Posted:

2024-06-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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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