Welder

Location: New Prague, MN, United States, 56071

• Perform Mig welding on various parts that are manufactured from stainless steel mild steel, with various thicknesses.
• Layout, assemble and weld according to drawings, bill of materials, work instructions, weld procedures and measuring devices.
• Ability to judge the type and gauge of steel to be welded, and make proper adjustments as required by welding procedures.
• Position welded metal parts on fixtures; attach jigs & clamps as needed to hold metal parts in proper position for welding.
• Perform complete welding and finishing operations for unit repair.
• Use various handling devices in conjunction with welding tasks.
• Accurately maintain required documentation.
• Utilize visual examination of welds for defect and verifying weld sizes with fillet gauges.
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies, participate in safety program and department meetings.
• Train and instruct other welders.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
• You may work in other departments as assigned.

All Welder 5 responsibilities include:

• Perform Mig and Tig plate welding on various parts that are manufactured from stainless steel mild steel, with various thicknesses.
• Pipe welding.
• Perform manufacturing activities with minimal instruction and supervision.

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs and occasionally heavier (50-60 lbs) with assistance.
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling.
• Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials.
• Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions.
• Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x‑ray radiation.
• Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris.
• Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat.

• Previous experience performing Mig and/or Tig welding required.
• Pipe welding experience is required or able to obtain within your certification period.
• Pipe fitting experience is preferred.
• Ability to comprehend complex blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience with air‑arc gouging and operation of plasma cutting machines.
• Ability to accurately measure using devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers.

Successful ability to pass company welder certification tests within 4 weeks of start.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical welding diploma required in lieu of welding experience.

• Compensation range: $25.00-$35.09/hour
  • Night shift employees receive an additional $2.00/hour shift differential.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer contributions to an HSA account.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage.
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan including a company match.