Production Welder - 1st shift Job Wausau area,Town of Wausau Wisconsin USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Town of Wausau

About this position

Description:

Production Welder, Welder B (1st Shift, Full-Time)

$21.00–$31.00/hour

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Team Lead or Plant Management Team, the Production Welder, will set up and tack weld a wide range of similar and dissimilar metals to make sub-assemblies for cylinders and swivels and set up sub arc and weld per Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Tack weld and sub arc weld parts per the appropriate weld procedure as supervised by a qualified welder.

2. Read and interpret shop routings, work instructions, and elementary blueprints.

3. Conduct computer functions on a day to day basis.

4. Set-up the job per the appropriate weld procedures and work instructions

5. General maintenance – changing tips, liners, wire, gas, etc.

6. Clean and inspect all finished sub-assemblies as trained and receive final approval by a qualified welder.

7. Store finished sub-assemblies and un-used parts per proper procedures.

Candidates may be asked to complete a weld test to verify your skills in welding processes, blueprint reading, material preparation, and quality control.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May be directed to perform other tasks due to a decrease in the work load, machine is down for maintenance or a critical need exists in another area.

2. Assist in other departments as needed.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma.

2. Currently enrolled in Vocational/Technical school for welding or some welding experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Flux core, sub-arc and MIG experience preferred.

2. Must be able to read blue print.

3. Manufacturing experience.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

We offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid Short-term disability (STD)
Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k
Benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date