Welder (Nights)

Delta Star Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that plays a crucial role in powering communities! As a Welder, you'll be integral to the manufacturing of essential electrical equipment. This full-time, night shift position offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to the production of high-quality transformers and substations. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience. If you're passionate about welding and eager to grow, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to perform welding repairs and read welding specifications.
• Must pass 3G FCAW and 1G SMAW tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level welders and perform welding tasks as directed.
• Read blueprints and weld components to specifications.
• Operate overhead crane and perform related tasks.

Skills

Welding Procedure Specification

Blueprint Reading

Thermal Cutting

Metal Repair

Crane Operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding Equipment

Cold Saw

Iron Worker

Job description

At Delta Star, growth meets innovation as we supply one of life's most basic needs - electricity! From being part of the first and largest electrification projects, to now being core to our nation's grid and infrastructure, we are the largest American-owned manufacturer of medium power transformers in North America and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformer substations.

Company Info

Delta Star provides power solutions for utilities across North America. This includes the manufacturing of medium-power transformers, mobile transformers, mobile electrical substations, trailers, and unitized substations. We offer power transformers for utility applications including power and distribution, transmission voltages, system ties, and automatic voltage regulations, as well as industrial applications. Delta Star also provides comprehensive engineering, testing, maintenance services, and parts for any transformer manufacturer through our Field Service business unit, ensuring our customer's transformers and mobiles maintain peak performance.

Delta Star has an immediate opening for Welder.

Full Time, Night Shift, Hourly Position

Candidates Must Be Able to Learn to:

1. Assist higher level welders as needed.
2. Read blueprints, layout and weld assigned components to specification, clean refuse, spatter, slag, and tack marks.
3. Use assigned stencil to label work.
4. Weld required parts using all welder types and welding materials.
5. Weld metal parts together using brazing and any combination of arc welding processes.
6. Operate overhead crane under the direction of higher level welders.
7. Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
8. Complete all DIRS and necessary paperwork under the direction of higher level welders.
9. Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts.
10. Weld headers under the supervision of higher level welders.
11. Identify gases needed for each type of welding.
12. Operate cold saw (band saw) and iron worker.
13. Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products prior to welding.
14. Assist with weld cover on a tank.
15. Assist with rework and inspection.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ability to identify what type of wire needed for welding material.
2. Ability to perform tests and weld repairs as necessary.
3. Can read a Welding Procedure Specification and perform the procedure with little assistance.
4. Must pass a 3G FCAW test and a 1G SMAW test with E7018.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off

AAP/EEO STATEMENT Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.