MPI Exeter - Welder

Job Description

A welder at McWane Plant & Industrial, Exeter, CA, is responsible for assembling, repairing, and joining metal components using various welding techniques while ensuring safety and quality standards.

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings to understand product specifications and measurements.
• Measuring, cutting, and shaping metal components using hand tools, plasma cutters, or metal cutting machines.
• Performing welding operations using techniques such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and arc welding to join metal parts.
• Setting up, maintaining, and operating welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Obtaining specified electrode and inserting it into the portable holder or threading consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
• Connecting cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician.
• Striking arc to generate heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of workpiece.
• Manually guiding electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examining weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Applying filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
• Cleansing or degreasing weld joint or workpiece.
• Repairing broken or cracked parts and filling holes.
• Preparing broken parts for welding by grooving or scaring surfaces.
• Chipping off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheating workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace.
• Positioning and clamping work pieces together or assembling them in jig or fixture.
• Tacking assemblies together.
• Performing other related duties as needed to meet project or organizational requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training in welding is highly preferred.
• Hands‑on welding experience through previous jobs or apprenticeships; familiarity with different metals and welding techniques.
• Working knowledge of MIG welding equipment.
• Professional credentials from recognized organizations such as the American Welding Society (AWS), including Certified Welder (CW) status.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to compute ratios and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables.

• Interpersonal skills: listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.
• Judgment: supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; adheres to McWane’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
• Motivation: demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/organizing: uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism: reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; conducts professional behavior when representing McWane Plant & Industrial.
• Quality: seeks ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: completes work in timely manner; works quickly.
• Safety and security: observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Attendance/punctuality: regular full‑time attendance is essential.
• Dependability: follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Initiative: seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands include standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and handling vibration and noise. Work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather, fumes, vibration, heat and cold, and requires safety gear such as gloves, masks, and protective clothing.

McWane Plant & Industrial is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, gender identity, and any other legally protected status.