WEM Tester

USEMCO; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(k) w/Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Job summary

USEMCO in Wisconsin seeks a WEM Tester to safely pressure and leak test grey iron, ductile iron, steel and stainless-steel castings, following all work instructions and maintaining high quality.

You will assemble parts, inspect for defects, log test results, and prepare documentation; operate testing equipment, read gauges, and move parts through staging with care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months experience in simple assembly; metals manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Problem solving skills to handle a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use basic high school math.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure; reading a machining scale is a plus.
• Excellent prioritization, organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts for loading on testing bench.
• Visually examine parts for defects such as cracks and pin holes.
• Measure results of pressure test and log data.
• Separate and mark defective parts according to job specifications and procedures.
• File/deburr surplus metal from parts as needed.
• Accurately stamp parts after successful testing.
• Disassemble parts after testing is complete.
• Tag and move parts to staging area for storage.
• Prepare proper work order/routing documentation.
• Test boilers, tanks, fittings, pipes, and similar objects to detect and locate leaks using compressed air or water pressure.
• Activate air compressor or water pump to reach specified pressure.
• Observe gauge for loss of pressure and locate leaks.
• Mark source of leaks for repair.
• May apply soap solution to locate leaks.
• May test under high pressure to ensure safety ratings.
• May be designated Hydrostatic Tester or Pneumatic Tester.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Measurement reading

Problem solving

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Purpose: As a WEM Tester, you will safely pressure and/or leak test grey iron, ductile iron, steel and stainless-steel castings, while following all Work Instructions. You will be required to maintain the highest level of quality and report results accurately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble parts for loading on testing bench.
• Visually examine parts for defects such as cracks and pin holes.
• Measures results of pressure test and logs data.
• Separates and marks defective parts according to job specifications and department procedures.
• Files/deburrs surplus metal from parts as needed.
• Accurately stamp parts after successful completion of test.
• Disassembles parts after testing is complete.
• Tag & move parts to staging area for storage.
• Prepare proper work order/routing documentation.
• Tests boilers, tanks, fittings, pipes, and similar objects to detect and locate leaks, using compressed air or water pressure: Installs fittings on object to seal outlets and connects object to high-pressure air or water line, using hand tools.
• Activates air compressor or water pump until gauge registers specified internal pressure.
• Observes gauge for loss of pressure indicative of leaks and examines object for escaping air or water to detect leaks.
• Marks object at source of leaks for subsequent repair.
• May apply soap solution to surface of object or immerse object to facilitate location of air leaks.
• May test object under high pressure to ensure compliance with product safety ratings.
• May be designated according to type of test used as Hydrostatic Tester; Pneumatic Tester.

Requirements

A. Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

B. Experience: 1-3 months experience in simple assembly. Experience in a metals manufacturing environment is a plus.

C. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Problem solving skills necessary to deal with issues involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have ability to use basic high school math. Ability to read and interpret a tape measure required. Ability to read a machining scale a plus.

D. Functional Skills: Excellent prioritization, organizational and attention to detail are important in this role.

E. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and fill out daily labor and/or testing reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk on production floor for 8+ hours per day.
• Ability to walk up steps and stand on top of low platform.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp parts, change tooling, do pushing/pulling of tools, read and record pressure gauge results, etc.
• Ability to write information in a logical flow.
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others in person.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, climb, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry 30lbs to 60lbs on occasion.

• Walk: Constant (67% & more 5-1/2 hrs/day - 8 hrs/day)
• Sit: Never (0 min.)
• Stand: Constant (67% & more 5-1/2 hrs/day - 8 hrs/day)
• Crawl: Never (0 min.)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Forward Bend: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach forward: Constant (67% & more 5-1/2 hrs/day - 8 hrs/day)
• Reach above shoulders: Never (0 min.)
• Reach to side: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach Squat/Crouch: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach Kneel: Never (0 min.)
• Reach Climb Stairs: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach Climb Ladder: Never (0 min.)
• Reach Drive: Rarely (1 - 5% up to 24 min/day)
• Head/Neck Static: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Head/Neck Rotate: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Head/Neck Flex/Ext/Bending: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm Fine Manipulation/Left: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm Fine Manipulation/Right: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm Twisting Forearm: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm High Repetition: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Grip Force Light: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Grip Force Medium: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Grip Force Firm: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)

Our benefits package makes a career with USEMCO an appealing opportunity. We are proud to offer our employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) w/Employer Match
• Profit Sharing