Welder

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This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Perform routine hand-welding operations.
• Maintain mechanical strength on standardized assemblies and products.
• May position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, or guides.
• Operate welding equipment; regulate current and voltage to ensure proper metal fusion.
• Select size and type of rod or wire appropriate for metal and welding application.
• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other wieldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process.
• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• Perform all Welder operations, including TIG.
• Weld all types of materials.
• Train other associates.
• Troubleshoot detailed issues.
• Fabricate prototype parts.
• Modifies or extends written guidelines that do not cover all situations and problems.
• Operates under supervision expressed in terms of goals, priorities, or deadlines, but must interpret guidelines, develop plans, and initiate methods to complete assignments.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Contact is routine and primarily with employees in the immediate work unit and/or members of the public in a highly structured situation.
• Usual contact is with individuals or small teams.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in the area of specialty.

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, & ABILITIES:

• Strong math skills (decimals, fractions, use of a calculator).
• Must have advanced knowledge of tooling setup.
• Must have advanced computer knowledge.
• Must be certified to drive a forklift.
• Advanced blueprint reading and mechanical abilities.
• Ability to set up any welder for any part.
• Ability to perform moderate PM procedures.
• Ability to weld all components together to make any part.
• Able to use advanced analytical tools (CMM, hardness testing).
• Able to understand production planning requirements.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and advanced electrical and welding skills.
• Work requires many different processes and methods.
• Work demands a great depth of analysis to identity the nature and extent of the problem or situation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Moderately strenuous (Often lifts 25-50 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate risk (Requires special mitigating precautions and/or personal protective equipment or due to potential risk with machinery or chemicals).

DISCLAIMERS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPX VALUES

All SPX divisions are committed to the effective use of the SPX Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Weil-McLain business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads.


What Benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.


We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.


ABOUT Weil-Mclain®

Weil-Mclain® is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings since 1881. The related companies have manufacturing facilities in Michigan City, Indiana and Eden, North Carolina, along with regional sales offices throughout the United States and an administrative office in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Building on a reputation of quality and innovation, we are committed to creating Simplified Solutions for our Complex World™.

TOTAL REWARDS

What's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. Our benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Results

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT OUR COMPANIES

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.