Welder

Company Overview

BTD is a fast growing metalworking company. We provide custom metalwork services for some of the world's top brands. Our 1100+ employees work from four facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our clients the best value possible. We are also a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

Safety is #1 at BTD: Our expectation is that every employee:
1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules and safe work methods.
2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Promptly reports injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
3) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

$22.78/hr - $31.89/hr

• Ability to visualize and interpret blue prints and sketches.
• Manufacture quality parts by referring to the pattern and paperwork.
• Use basic inspection equipment (calipers, height gauge, etc.) to inspect parts being produced.
• Produce quality welds with the settings the cell was set up with.
• Adjust to changes in production requirements.
• Acknowledge problems with the welder and involve the correct individual.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following the clean‑up schedule.
• Use the computer software to clock in/out of work and jobs, and check job count.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• At least two years of wire welding and other related mechanical and shop experience.
• Ability to understand, follow, and issue routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of basic welding and basic knowledge of Welder #2.

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 the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Fabricated Metal Products

Lakeville, MN

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