Welder - Orbital Experience

ConeCraft LLC; Mount Vernon (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ConeCraft LLC seeks a skilled Welder with orbital welding experience to join our manufacturing team. The role involves fabricating, assembling, and welding stainless steel components used in high-quality process equipment and systems.

Proficiency in orbital welding, reading technical drawings, and interpreting weld symbols is essential. The candidate will set up and operate orbital welding equipment, inspect welds for quality, and contribute to transfer panel fabrication and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years welding experience in manufacturing.
• Experience performing orbital welding on stainless steel tubing and piping.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, equipment setup, and quality inspection methods.
• Ability to use measuring tools including calipers, tape measures, squares, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and work in a production environment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital welding on stainless steel tubing, pipe, and fabricated components in accordance with engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld various components used in sanitary process systems and equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment and related tools.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Assist with assembly and fabrication of transfer panels and related process equipment.
• Measure, cut, grind, and prepare materials for welding operations.
• Perform rework and repairs as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Skills

Orbital welding

Reading blueprints

Measurement tools

Fabrication

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

Calipers

Tape measures

Welding jigs

Job description

ConeCraft is seeking a skilled and dependable Welder with orbital welding experience to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding stainless steel and other metal components used in high-quality process equipment and systems. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in orbital welding and the ability to read technical drawings and specifications. Experience with transfer panel fabrication and assembly is highly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform orbital welding on stainless steel tubing, pipe, and fabricated components in accordance with engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld various components used in sanitary process systems and equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment and related tools.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Assist with assembly and fabrication of transfer panels and related process equipment.
• Measure, cut, grind, and prepare materials for welding operations.
• Perform rework and repairs as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proven experience performing orbital welding on stainless steel tubing and piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, equipment setup, and quality inspection methods.
• Ability to use measuring tools including calipers, tape measures, squares, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and work in a production environment for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fabricating and assembling transfer panels for sanitary or process applications.
• GTAW/TIG welding experience on stainless steel.
• Experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or sanitary process equipment manufacturing.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.