Certified Welder

Overview

This position is based in Vermillion, SD but travels throughout the Midwest.

O'Connor Kiln and Dryer, Inc. is a veteran owned company that specializes in rotary kiln and dryer maintenance, as well as other types of drums.

Pay Range: $26 - $30 per hour.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA (based on eligibility)
• Vacation / Unpaid Leave of Absense
• Holiday Pay
• Per Diem

Shifts: 12-hour shifts (potential overnight shifts), Monday through Sunday. Must be able to travel to customer job site.

Skills/

Qualifications:

• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be REQUIRED.
  • This is REQUIRED to reach the pay range of $30 per hour.
• Proven experience as a certified welder. 2+ years of AWS certified welding experience.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipemt and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc).
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc).
• Deftness and attention to detail.
• Proficient in English.
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug test and random drug testing.
• Required to pass pre-employment physical wellness exam during interviewing.
• Required to pass an in-house welding performance test.

• OSHA 10 REQUIRED.
• Complete all OKD required safety training.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.