Welders - West Bend

Welders - West Bend

Job Location:

West Bend, WI, United States

Job Overview:
Reports to Shift Supervisor and operates one or more welding machine or industrial robots to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications applying basic knowledge of welding theory on a production basis by performing the job duties. Availability on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

• Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.
• Starts machine, engages feed, and observes operation.
• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine.
• Unload welded frames from robotic welder and place on appropriate containers.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Replaces worn machine accessories such as cutting tools or brushes.
• Files, sands, or shapes machined parts.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity and shop order information.
• Performs basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
• Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.
• Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the Robotic Welding Manager.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• FANUC Robotic Certification is desired.
• Certificate or degree in welding is preferred.
• At least one year welding experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers, supervisors and vendors.
• Must be dependable.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Equipment Operated:
Welder, lifts, robots, cranes.

Physical Demands: Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs, frequent overhead reaches, bending, stooping, climbing, squatting, kneeling, sitting, standing, and walking/moving about. Moderate to heavy physical effort required, with occasional 1-2 hrs/shift, frequent 2-5 hrs/shift, and regular 5-8 hrs/shift of these activities.

Work Environment: Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60‑100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.