Welder

About Us: Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. About Us: Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Essential Functions & Responsibilities Inspect and set up welding equipment for proper and safe use. Read and understand shop drawings, weld symbols and WPSs. Understand the requirements of the pertinent AWS welding code. Properly and safely handle work pieces using overhead crane equipment. Properly fixture work pieces on welding positioners to effectively weld in the proper position. Preheat and measure material temperature in preparation for production welding. Perform high quality welding using MCAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes. Monitor and control inter-pass material temperature during production welding. Clean and contour welds using hand and portable power tools. Effectively use distortion control techniques. Inspect in-process and completed welds for compliance with requirements prior to presentation for quality control inspection. Other duties as required. Qualifications 0-2 years of MIG welding experience 0-2 years’ experience in fabrication shop environment 0-2 years’ Experience with reading blueprints D1.5 knowledge preferred Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment WORK ENVIRONMENT Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals. Employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location. Compensation: The approximate pay range for this position is $22-$26/hour. Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. Our complete benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k plan with company match…all starting on day one! At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: Afinitas #J-18808-Ljbffr