Welder (TIG and Laser)

Knowles; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer matching

Life and AD&D insurance

On-site NP two days per week

Employee referral program

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development and growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Knowles is seeking a skilled welder to join our team, performing TIG and Laser welds on various thicknesses from .040” to .25”.

You will read blueprints, select appropriate tools, and verify weld integrity while adhering to safety protocols in a collaborative, continuous-improvement environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in TIG welding of thin gauge sheet steel and aluminum.
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college, or six months to one year related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality welds using TIG and/or Laser processes.
• Read and understand blueprints and welding callouts in designs.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and scales to measure parts.
• Operate manual welding equipment and flame-cutting tools as needed.
• Verify weld requirements with assessments.
• Ensure proper fixturing and fit before welding.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Communicate effectively in a team to improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

TIG welding

Laser welding

Blueprints reading

Measuring tools

Safety protocols

Team communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

1 year related experience or training

Tools

Oxyacetylene torch

Job description

Overview: Responsible for Welding (TIG and Laser) components with varying thicknesses from .040” to .25”.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality welds using TIG and/or Laser processes.
• Knowledge of metals and characteristics of different alloys.
• Read and understand blueprints and welding callouts in designs.
• Use various measuring methods and tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and scales.
• Operate manual welding equipment and flame-cutting equipment such as oxyacetylene torch or similar for cutting, heating, or brazing.
• Conduct assessments to verify critical weld requirements are met.
• Understand fixturing and use of tools to achieve proper fitment of parts prior to welding.
• Proper use of all necessary safety protocols and personal protective equipment
• Communicate effectively to work in a team environment to ensure safe and efficient work and help drive continual improvement.

Job Prerequisites :

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proficient in tig welding thin gauge sheet steel and aluminum is necessary.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is$20 - $30 per hour.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

About Knowles

Knowles' Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Knowles high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS DAY 1

• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with employer matching
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, STD and LTD
• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) on site two days per week
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms, and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency login credentials to submit candidates to our career portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, external website, or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.