Welder

WelderNovoplex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.Welder | Cedar Rapids | Hiring ImmediatelyAvailable shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm / Climate ControlledIncentives: Pay Rate Min = $28.94 3 Months = $29.35 6 Months = $29.87 9 Months = $30.36 12 Months = $30.88Job details include: welding various grades of stainless steel, carbon steel and/or aluminum components together to fabricate parts and products using TIG/MIG welding techniques according to layouts, blueprints and/or work orders. Repairs damaged plant equipment by welding or bonding broken parts together.Essential job functions include: safe, knowledgeable operation of high voltage heliarc welders, wire welders and spot welders. Interpretation and understanding of blueprints, work orders, layouts and/or schematic diagrams identifying materials to be bonded together and dimensions of desired product. Positioning of clamps/fixtures holding together components of fabricated products prior to welding. Selection of proper raw materials and adjustment of welding equipment to ensure proper and solid bonding of components. Safe operation of overhead hoists to move large components in work area. Utilization of variety of hand tools including hammers, screw drivers, chisels, punches, clamps, tape measures, squaring devices, levels and other tools as needed. Recording and labeling of completed work orders with attachment of labels routing products to next work area. Reading, writing and operation of a computer terminal. Follow written and oral instructions. Informing supervisory personnel and/or co-workers of progress and problems realized while performing duties.Preferred job functions include: inspecting components, materials and/or repaired equipment at each step of the welding process. Knowledge of minor equipment maintenance and occasional repair of industrial tools. Removing dust, dirt and other hazardous materials from work areas to ensure safe working conditions. Occasional pushing and pulling of hand carts and lifts with weights exceeding 150 lbs. with help as needed. To communicate verbally with co-workers. To crawl inside very small work areas and perform welding duties while lying on back on an occasional basis.What You'll Get From UsWith safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.