Welders - West Bend

Welder PositionLooking for a weld shop that's air conditioned? Ours is! We are busy and growing, with welding openings on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift at our West Bend facility.ResponsibilitiesLifts 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 assignedQualificationsHigh School diploma or general education degree (GED);FANUC Robotic Certification is desiredCertificate 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 testKnowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenanceKnowledge of basic math skillsAbility to read and interpret documents like blueprints, welding symbols safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and vendors.Must be dependableMetalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identityPM17Job ExpectationsEquipment Operated: Welder, lifts, robots, cranes.Physical DemandsPhysical Activity: Lift/Carry 50 lbs., Push/Pull 50 lbs., Reach Overhead, Climb, Squat/Bend/Kneel, Sit, Stand, Walk/Move About.Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.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.