Welder Millwright Mechanic

ANDRITZ; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Welder role at ANDRITZ Separation Inc. supports service and repair work at the site, following Safety guidelines and supervisor instructions. You will weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, read drawings, and use SMAW, MIG, TIG processes to join carbon steel and stainless steel as required.

Maintenance and calibration experience, equipment inspection, and adherence to shop cleanliness and safety standards are essential. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Must use hand tools and have strong mechanical aptitude.
• Rigging and crane/forklift handling capability.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Maintenance troubleshooting for machine downtime.
• Welding carbon steel or stainless steel (MIG/TIG/SMAW).
• Experience with handheld vibration analysis is a plus.
• Electromechanical technology degree or trade school is a plus.
• PLC programming knowledge is a plus for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions as required.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs.
• Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt parts as needed.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
• Monitor welding to avoid overheating, distortion, or warping.
• Examine work pieces and measure for conformance with specs.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Read 2D and 3D drawings and interpret them correctly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Rigging experience

Precision measurement

Engineering drawings

MIG welding

TIG welding

SMAW welding

Hand tools

Safety conscious

Welding processes knowledge

Education

Electromechanical Technology degree or trade school

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens S7

Modicon Concept

GE Cimplicity

IFix

Wonderware

Job description

Position Summary

The duty of Welder is to support ANDRITZ Separation Inc. on all service and repair work assigned by the Service Center Manager adhering to all Safety requirements expected both individually and shared throughout the organization. The Welder will work within the guidelines related to executing assigned task by his/her direct Supervisor.

Typical Duties

• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions that may involve heights
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Gas tungsten arc welding is a plus
• Read technical drawings in both 2D and 3D versions.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.

SPECIALIZED JOB SKILLS

• Must be able to use most hand tools and have well developed mechanical aptitude.
• Capable of rigging and handle cranes, forklifts and other lifting equipment
• Must have ability to use precision measuring instruments and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Basic experience in maintenance environment to include troubleshooting, defining failure and corrective action plans during machine down situations
• Ability to Weld Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel a plus (Mig, Tig, Fluxcore, SMAW)
• Conduct Handheld Vibration analysis - past experience a plus
• Electromechanical Technology degree or trade school a plus
• PLC programming experience and knowledge (ie. AB, Siemens S7, Modicon Concept, GE Cimplicity, IFix, Wonderware) required for specific positions filled a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands of this position require the ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, and have the dexterity to bend and stoop for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist at the waist
• Must be able to climb ladders and maintain balance on catwalks and platforms.
• Make visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements, with reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Must be flexible on work hours and shifts

Skills

• Mechanical capability required
• Welding Schools / Training / Certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong focus on housekeeping and shop cleanliness
• Strong focus on completing tasks in order of priority
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of the importance of safety, and place it in the highest regard
• Strong focus on completing tasks in order of priority
• Travel will be required for training and periodic customer on-site

Work Environment

• Work is approximately 90% indoors non-air conditioned 10% outdoors. Air may be extremely dusty at times. Environment can produce extreme heat and cold. Noise levels may reach decibels requiring hearing protection.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Maintain a professional and courteous manner during the performance of all duties with both internal employees and customers
• Promotes and furthers Andritz’s goals through the development of good customer relationships and recognized professionalism while at site

THIS ORGANIZATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE OR CHANGE JOB DUTIES AS THE NEED ARISES. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.