About this opportunity
Steele Solutions Inc. lists this Welder - 1st shift opportunity in waupaca, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Welder
Under the direction of the Fabrication Supervisor, the Welder is responsible to weld components and assemble structural forms according to blueprints, ensuring company goals and objectives are met while adhering to the values of integrity, safety, respect, quality, and delivery.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Analyzes engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
Lay out, position, align, secure parts, and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
Selects proper tooling and fixturing for job. Plans sequence of steps to perform duties
Interpret weld symbols
Assembles metal parts or products
Prepares all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
Operates various welding, soldering or brazing equipment. Operates hoist, cranes, riggings, dollies and trucks to move equipment from one location to another
Cleans work pieces or finished products
Marks or tags material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
Uses various precision measuring equipment to check work
Examines/measures work pieces for defects and with straightedges or blueprints to ensure conformance with specifications
Correctly fills out all paperwork associated with your job per procedure
Completes job to specifications and in a timely manner
Complies with all safety and sanitation regulations
Performs other manufacturing duties as assigned
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.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; or demonstrated extensive welding experience
Welding certification desired
2+ years of related experience with.045 wire welding recommended
Other skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing process
Previous OSHA safety training and strong safety aptitude
Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills– ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ability to read, understand and interpret manufacturing documents – including blueprints
Working knowledge using a tape measure
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices and procedures – preferably Lean Manufacturing and 6S
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction provided in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. Use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position works in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Personal protection equipment required.
Worksite address
waupaca, WI, 54981, US
Who can apply
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