Welder

Welder PositionConair, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading producer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield.A Welder is a highly skilled worker responsible for welding and assembling metal components using a variety of welding techniques and materials. Other abilities include a good understanding or quality measures, and ensuring adherence to strict specifications and deadlines. This individual will possess a good understanding of blueprints, and the ability to maintain safety standards within a manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is located in our plant in Franklin, Pennsylvania.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpreting technical drawingsAccurate reading and understanding blueprints and engineering drawings to determine welding requirements.Precision cutting and shapingUtilizing a variety of equipment including grinders, and hand tools to cut and shape parts to be welded.Standard welding techniquesPerforming welding operations using MIG, TIG, or other welding methods to join metal pieces with high precision and quality.Assembly and fittingAligning and fitting components together to create complete weldments, ensuring proper tolerance and fit.Quality controlConduct thorough inspections of finished products to identify and rectify any defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.Problem-solvingCapability to identify and troubleshoot welding issues that may arise.Maintaining equipmentProperly operating and maintaining welding machinery, including routine cleaning and reporting any maintenance needs.Jig and FixturesAbility to design and construct jigs and fixtures to properly position parts to maintain quality standards and improve the repeatability or work.RequirementsSolid experience in welding, including MIG, TIG, in Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and AluminumProficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawingsStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to use a variety of hand and power toolsExcellent attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerancesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirementsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamKnowledge of safety procedures and compliance with industry standardsPiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.PiovanGroup offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.PiovanGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.