Welder

12325 River Road, North Branch MN 55056 Contact: Barb Hartman // View phone number on click.appcast.io // View email address on click.appcast.io WELDER Primarily MIG and Pulse welds. From fabrication to final assembly, Stepp is a full manufacturing facility for asphalt maintenance equipment. Our equipment heats, stores, transports, and applies all types of asphaltic material for maintaining the roadways. Overview Our vision is to be a worldclass manufacturer and the leading supplier of asphalt maintenance equipment. Position Summary This position requires a welding background strong in MIG and Pulse techniques. It involves the use of jigs and fixtures to perform welding operations for large hoppers and tanks, including leak proof processes, according to documented manufacturing procedures and prints. 4x10 Monday - Thursday with overtime available. Some flexibility available upon prior agreement with manager. Starting wage range $20-$30 hourly, plus $3 shift differential for 2nd shift. Essential Job Duties Perform fabrication and welding operations for large hoppers and tanks, including leak proof processes, according to documented manufacturing procedures and prints. Set-up and operate Miller Axcess 40v wire feeder and Miller Axcess 300 pulse welder. Weld the tank and hopper walls using MIG and Pulse practices. Must be leak proof! Use of jigs and fixtures required for a majority of all day to day operations. Self-inspect and evaluate the quality of products before forwarding to the next step in the fulfillment process. Other duties deemed necessary to support the Company's business operations (ie. Cross-trainable) Perform work at or above pre-established performance objectives. Keep the work area clean and organized, follow 5S guidelines. Follow work direction and training provided by higher level welding personnel. Actively participate in the Company’s continuous improvement efforts by identifying and communicating basic process improvements. Ability to work well in a team environment Flexibility and willingness to adapt to frequently changing priorities/tasks Proven reliability - attendance and punctuality! Technical Competencies Blueprint reading and ability to read and interpret weld symbols Ability to perform basic structural weld joints such as T, Lap, Corner to corner, Butt Skilled in MIG and Pulse welding procedures and operations, some TIG Welds are consistently aesthetically acceptable and finished to company expectations Consistently weld to leak-proof standards Open tank, closed tank, and hot oil leak proof testing procedure Adjust welder and weld at a speed acceptable to company’s desired expectation Use of Jigs and Fixtures Forklift and crane operations Possess mathematical problem‑solving ability Demonstrate appropriate use of tools, technology, and equipment Knowledge of mathematical principals such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and converting between decimals, percentages, fractions, and whole numbers Material identification – steel, aluminum, stainless Essential Requirements Frequent reaching and lifting 0-50 lbs. Overhead cranes available. Requires ability to grip with hands/fingers for sustained periods of time Repetitious and sustained postures alternating between crouching, kneeling, bending, standing for extended periods of time Frequent bending/ twisting/ turning Frequent and extended periods of standing and walking required Some use of ladders and climbing steps Operation of equipment and machinery such as overhead cranes and/or forklifts Remaining alert to surroundings, specifically when operating equipment and/or machinery Must be able to reason and partake in critical decision making. Attention to detail and concentration towards task at hand. Employee owned tools required. List furnished upon request. Must be 18 years of age or older. Minimum Education and Experience Preferred High School diploma or GED 2-3 years MIG and/or Pulse Weld experience preferred EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Core Values INTEGRITY – EXCELLENCE – CREATIVITY – TEAMWORK Welder #J-18808-Ljbffr