Welder - 2nd Shift

Welder - 2nd Shift

Department: Production

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Electric Machinery Company LLC, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Position: Welder - 2nd shift

Team: Fabrication Team

Primary Objective of Position:

A Welder is responsible for setting up, fabricating and welding complex parts using various welding processes. A Welder works with a high degree of detail adhering to safety and quality standards.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily FCAW and GMAW.

• Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material.

• Read drawings and routings to determine method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances and welding specifications, to include proper filler materials, fluxes and weld machine settings.

• Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.

• Uses portable electric or air driven grinding or chipping equipment.

• Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components.

• Provide feedback on rejected welded components, and may determine disposition of rework for rejection report.

• Works in other areas of the Fabrication Team skills matrix, may work in other areas fabricating parts and brazing.

• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.

• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.

• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 1-2 year welding degree or High School degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant welding experience.

• Must pass a FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld test.

• Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math and calculate conversions.

• Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operation and forklift operation.

Salary

Based on experience and qualifications

Pay Types

Voluntary weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type

Monday - Friday, 2nd shift 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Full-time (Union)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job

• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire

• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential

• Company paid Holidays (13)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued

• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability

• Company paid Life Insurance

• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)

• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program

• Company provided tools

• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses

• Secure, onsite free parking

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs.

• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.

• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.

• Routinely positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.

• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operator machinery or tools.

• Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.