Grade 7 Welders - 2nd shift

Overview

Part of Dover Corporation’s Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands:
Rotary Lift®, Chief®, Forward®, Direct‑Lift®, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson®, Revolution®, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

Performs general structural welding using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) semi‑automatic and automatic welding equipment. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) may also be required. This position may also require work on any of the pieces of equipment in the plant and in any other classification.

The work environment is in a warehouse/manufacturing environment. Employees are required to wear PPE at all times, including steel‑toed shoes with metatarsal guards, eye protection, and ear protection. Work is primarily indoors, non‑climate controlled. Some positions require exposure to outside elements.

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs repeatedly – a minimum of 2 times per day.
• Makes own set‑ups including:
  • Positioning of fixtures.
  • Setting of proper welding heat and rate of travel of welding wire and work.
  • Loading the machine with wire and wire reel.
  • Changing gas or adding flux as required.
  • Checking set‑up and completed parts to ensure quality.
• Loads and unloads fixtures.
• Uses electrical or mechanical hoists as required.
• Directs the work of a helper when necessary.
• Removes slag from weld head.
• Directs the positioning and removal of parts and material in work area.
• Records the number of parts produced on a time card and move ticket.
• Performs preventive maintenance, such as changing tips and adjusting wire feed rolls.
• Checks job travelers for special instructions or notes before proceeding with the job assigned.
• Performs housekeeping duties as necessary to keep the work area safe, clean and in good order.

• Receives job prints, work order and/or instructions from supervisor and proceeds with a minimum of supervision and direction.
• Performs set‑up and welding operations on all types of welding machines having strict inspection and test requirements.
• Sets up fixtures; adjusts and regulates machine to obtain best possible penetration, fill, weld quality and performance.
• Make compensating adjustments to allow for variations and conditions.
• Operates various types of equipment.
• Work is given process supervision and check; completed work is tested and inspected.
• Performs other work of similar or comparable nature incidental to the performance of the operation.
• Measures scribes, positions, lays out materials, jigs or fixtures, etc., as necessary or directed to ensure completion of cycle, maintaining product quality.
• Assists new operators in learning the correct and safe operation of the equipment when required.
• Takes care of machines, tools, equipment work areas, etc.
• Operator is required to read and write and do arithmetic calculations necessary to perform the job.
• Requires a knowledge of welding fundamentals.
• Required to read blueprints and maintain tolerances as shown on prints.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass general aptitude/basic math skills test.
• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs multiple times per day.
• Must pass welding coupon test.
• Must pass written welding test.

Benefits for this position include a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;

commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition…