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Overview

Production Welder with experience or training capable of performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder is also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprint and work instructions to determine specific welding requirements
• Connect cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, per blueprint
• Make adjustment to produce to quality parts to specific dimensions
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixtures
• Tack assemblies together
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter
• Clean or de-greases parts
• Perform all necessary maintenance and repair on all equipment used in welding
• Be able to move parts in and move finished product out of welding area
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding

•  At least eighteen (18) years of age and eligible to work in the United States
• Able to pass a post offer drug test, background check, and fitness review
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and self-motivation skills
• Willing to train, work, and rotate through all department workstations and work in other departments as needed
• Capable of working in seasonal high temperatures and humidity (conditioned air environment)
• Experience is a plus but not required

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Physical Requirements

• 10 hours shift - stand/walk-continuously (8-10 hours)
• Lift to/from floor-up to 50 lbs. occasionally up to 25 lbs. frequent
• Lift overhead-up to 20 lbs. rarely (components), 10 lbs. occasionally
• Lift waist level-up to 50 lbs. occasionally (components), 25 lbs. frequent
• Two hand carry-up to 30 lbs. for 5 feet, occasionally heavier items
• One hand carry-2 lbs. for 5 feet occasionally (gun)
• Twist-rarely and Squat or kneel-occasionally
• Bend-frequently to reach areas during welding or grinding
• Firm grasp-continuously (handling equipment); holding gun with dominant hand

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.