Welder

Intermediate Welder Opportunity

Are you an experienced MIG / TIG welder looking to take your career to new heights with a new job opportunity? Here at PDS Tech Commercial we have that job for you.

The Intermediate welder is responsible for setting up and operating welding processes while achieving and maintaining established quality and productivity standards. You'll have an opportunity to use your welding skills to produce high quality parts that go into our Tennant products. If you are looking for a role where you can be a part of a team and use your problem-solving skills, then this is the role for you.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist entry level welders in interpreting production orders, method layouts and engineering drawings (blueprints) to determine the use of fixtures and proper work procedures.
• Perform gas shielded metallic arc welding (MIG), gas shielded tungsten arc welding (TIG) and resistance welding.
• Perform additional operations such as grinding, spatter removal and any other duties as assigned.
• Layout, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machine frames and parts, using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering requirements.
• Process may be non-descript or variable, requiring changeovers/setup, troubleshooting, and adjustment to complete assigned tasks.
• Achieve and maintain efficiency standards within 3 months.
• Adept at performing 3 or more processes proficiently within department standards (productivity – quality – safety).
• Utilize equipment and measures weld length, pitch and size to drive part accuracy within print tolerances and minimize Quality Notifications and Scrap.
• Focus on continuous improvement. Acts as agent of change on the shop floor by influencing peers.

Required Education and Experience:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent
• Technical degree and 2 or more years of welding experience OR 5 or more years of welding experience without degree
• Must pass written and hands on Tennant welding assessment test
• Two years general sheet metal training or two years vocational training in sheet metal or related field preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Required Physical Demands:

• Routinely lifts up to 40 lbs.
• Requires standing most of the time, continuous bending, stooping squatting, and lifting
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good manual dexterity

Environmental Exposures:

• Hearing and vision protection required in all areas
• Safety shoes required in all areas
• Exposure to oil, grease, dust, dirt, heat, fumes, metal particles, sparks, sharp-edged materials, and noise

Safety Requirements:

Exposed to hazards/risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.).

Shifts are as follows:

1st Shift - 5am to 3pm

2nd Shift 3pm to 1am

Monday - Thursday

Pay details: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply