Welder

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry. Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting,and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products.

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems.

OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW's 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments:
Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."

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Overview

The Welder will operate TIG & MIG welding machines, including power up, cleaning and finish weld on various parts and maintaining cleanliness while working. The Welder is expected to meet productivity and quality requirements while performing welds according to specifications

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities

• Work safely following all established policies and procedures
• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking distortion, or expansion of materials
• Examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Must be able to read blueprints, welding process specifications and welding symbols
• Layouts, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers and rulers
• Report all non-conforming material to the supervisor
• Understand and perform to all quality regulations, standards and policies, including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003. Follow work procedures and ensure highest level of quality
• Ensure assigned work is understood prior to commissioning
• Complete housekeeping and 5S duties in assigned areas or project area on a regular basis
• Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to the specifications
• Complete required paperwork relevant to job
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned
• Reorders raw material for Kanban safety stocks
• Participates in team meetings as required (safety, problem solving, etc.)

Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities

• Ability and willingness to follow directions as well as the ability to work independently
• Must possess good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to share knowledge and information with other employees
• Ability to continuously improve and learn new skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under general supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to effectively problem-solve

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2-3 years ofMIG/ TIG welding experience
• Experience welding for pressurized devices ie tanks, valves
• Must possess experience in welding Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Monel, Hastalloy B & C
• Must possess a solid understanding of welding equipment and accessories
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and welding symbols
• Must be able to operator manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using established processes
• Must have the ability to weld in all positions with good penetrations and quality.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is continuously standing, repetitively grasping and repetitively using fine manipulation with the hands. The team member may be frequently required to walk, bend,…