TIG WELDER - 1st shift

Job Title

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components, and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC's passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications. We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic team!

We are looking for 1st shift welders, (6am - 2:30pm), who are proficient in aluminum TIG welding.

Selected candidates will be required to pass the HYDAC weld test, which consists of:

Mig Test is on 6mm x 150mm x 150mm plate welded in a t-joint, tig is a 2" diameter port welded to a 150mm x 150mm x 6mm plate all the way around and we are looking for 4mm penetration on both.

You will make an impact and be successful in this role with the following skills and responsibilities:

Welds and assembles metal components as identified in production orders and by following specific work instructions. This position has three (3) levels; C, B, and A. Level C is an entry level position, and Level A is the highest. To be considered for Level A or B the employee must meet the requirements of all lower levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

LEVEL C:

• Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism.
• Follow all safe work practices to include wearing all required PPE.
• Must be able to have a basic understanding of the interpretation of blueprints, specifications, and diagrams to determine appropriate welding process.
• Use disc grinder to smooth out, weld, or grind parts prior to welding.
• Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment.
• Weld in flat and vertical planes (all position welding).
• Examine weld for part specifications, grind or clean weld joint of work piece, and repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in a jig fixture.
• Assemble component parts using hand and small power tools.
• Leak test as needed.
• May change hoses, fittings, air valves, suspension parts, etc.
• Cleanup work area daily.
• Must pass HYDAC Basic Weld Test within the first 90 days from date of hire. (Denver location only)

LEVEL B:

• Interprets blueprints, specifications and diagrams with minimal guidance in order to determine appropriate welding process.
• Familiar with Welding standards and concepts, practices, and procedures, and relies on Welding experience to plan and accomplish goals.

LEVEL A:

• Will work with minimal supervision. Considered an accomplished welder who can interpret blueprints, and customer requirements with consistent and reliable outcomes.
• Can handle complex Welding projects using experience and knowledge attained in similar positions.
• May be asked to lead or direct other Welders.

Skills and Attributes

Understand and apply welding techniques; work quickly and skillfully with the hands; accept responsibility for the work performed; visualize what the finished product should look like.

Operate welding equipment with skill.

Education and Experience

LEVEL C:

• High School or GED diploma required.
• 0-2 Years experience in Industrial Aluminum Welding, Wire-feed welding,
• Mechanical w/hydraulics, Wrenching experience, Fabrications with welding and layout.

LEVEL B:

• 2-4 Years experience in Industrial Aluminum Welding.

LEVEL A:

• 5 Years of Aluminum Welding experience.
• Experience as a Supervisor would be a plus.
• Steel/Aluminum experience needed

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment

Must adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location. Must meet requirements for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses.

Benefits

HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Pet Insurance
• Health Insurance
• 401K matching
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays

HYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.