Welder-Operator

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Welder-Operator to set up and operate welding equipment on light to medium rupture disc metal parts. You will read blueprints, select electrodes, regulate current, and ensure proper weld quality and dimensional tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of experience with manufacturing or 2 years welding experience, and proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools.

Qualifikationen

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years Fike experience with exposure to manufacturing, quality, engineering or operations, or two years welding experience with exposure to manufacturing operations.
• Familiar with measuring tools such as dial calipers, tape measures, micrometers and squares.
• Proficient in basic mathematical skills.

Aufgaben

• Prepares metal surfaces for welding and performs weld penetration tests.
• Welds various metals using GTAW and other welding processes per blueprints.
• Selects electrodes, regulates current and welding speed for proper fusion.
• Interprets blueprints and checks tolerances with precision measuring tools.
• Performs in-process inspection and ensures conformance to specifications.
• Maintains safety practices and follows ISO9001 requirements.
• Completes documentation such as work orders and processes data.

Kenntnisse

Welding

Mechanical

Analytical

Inspecting/Examining

Computer Applications

Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting

Housekeeping

Subject Matter Understanding

Ausbildung

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Dial calipers

Tape measures

Micrometers

Squares

Jobbeschreibung

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Welder-Operator. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary:

Sets up and operates welding machine to weld a limited variety of light to medium rupture disc metal parts. Handles and positions work with or without the use of fixtures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares metal surfaces for welding, section weld, uses chemicals and etches to perform weld penetration test.
• Performs welding of various metals using gas tungsten arc welding process; electronic beam welders, fit-up structures and weldments for rupture disc and various other products.
• Selects proper electrodes and holders, regulates amount of electrical current and speed.
• Spaces number of welds in accordance with varying conditions and materials to achieve proper fusion, strength and finish without. distortion and burning.
• Follows specifications per procedure, blueprint or other documents specified.
• Reads and interprets blue prints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specification of sample or finished part to verify dimensional tolerances.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, comparator and others to check accuracy of work. Performs in-process inspection.
• May build rupture discs using hydraulic and air presses, punch presses and shears.
• Performs helium leak tests, chemical etch marking and dot marking.
• Visually inspects surface for defects and compliance with specifications; may rework as required by specification.
• Communicates any hazardous conditions or situations that become obvious during the weld process.
• Responsible for completing documentation such as work order, MPIS, procedures and other documents.
• Enter work order related data into the AS400 and reports labor in DC Link.
• May operate forklift in moving large items, pallets or bins.
• Adheres to safety practices and procedures.
• Follows procedures as defined by Fike policies, procedures and ISO9001 requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Compensation: this position starts at $25.81/hour and is based on the candidate's experience

• Subject Matter Understanding.
• Analytical.
• Computer Applications.
• Inspecting/Examining.
• Mechanical.
• Welding.
• Housekeeping.
• Troubleshooting.
• Equipment Operation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using appropriate moving devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED: High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED). Four years Fike experience with exposure to manufacturing, quality, engineering or operations, work orders, drawings and quality documents or two years welding experience with exposure to manufacturing operations. Must be familiar with measuring tools such as dial calipers, tape measures, micrometers and squares. Must be proficient in basic mathematical skills.

Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.