Associate Welder

Job Responsibilities:

- Maintain a high level of safety and ensure that the team maintains a safety-first culture

- Perform weld build up on crusher parts using manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welding processes

- Utilize welding processes such as FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW

- Use positioners and manipulators to maneuver large workpieces to be welded

- Perform cutting operations using oxyacetylene, oxyfuel, exothermic, carbon air arc, plasma cutters, grinders and a CNC burn table.

- Excavate cracks, use dye penetrant, bevel and fill crack repair in steels

- Use hydraulic rams to push and pull pieces in and out of place

- Ensure completion of quality control documentation

- Operate rosebuds, torches and induction rope to preheat pieces to desired welding temperatures

- Weld on cast iron, manganese, and Cu-AL dissimilar

- Interpret and understand 2D blueprints, 3D models and weld symbols to complete various fabrication requirements

- Use tooling such as an ironworker, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, magnetic drills, come-a-longs, chain-hoists, grinders, hammers and wedges to accomplish assigned tasks

- Complete task training on all overhead cranes, forklifts, sweepers, manlift, scissor lifts, welders and torches within 90 days of hire

- Use 5S methodology in conjunction with the floor sweeper to maintain a clean and safe workplace

- Extend total life expectancy of assets by learning PM procedures for all equipment utilized and remanufactured by the welding group

- Report damaged tools and tag out of service so that they can be replaced

- Develop operational equipment checks to catch failures before they arise
Requirements:

- HS Diploma or GED required

- Must be a self-motivated, strong work ethic individual that is willing to work with minimal supervision and at high level of accountability to operational requirements

- A strong mechanical background

- Ability to correctly measure parts with tape measures, pi tapes and straight edges are necessary to perform the job functions

- Basic computer skills with the ability to report and transfer information

- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions, cold and wind, sometimes rain, will be required

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. will be required