Welder

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The Team Member (Welder) at our Nicholasville, KY location involves working collaboratively to fabricate Industrial Air Filtration systems in an innovative team orientated environment. This is a 2nd shift onsite role, with hours Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.


Role Responsibilities:

• Work safely and observe all EHS rules
• To fit, weld together and detail equipment assemblies out of sheet steel and structural steel
• Set up and operate different types of welders
• Read blueprints and understand written and verbal instructions
• Use mechanical ability, work instructions and hand tools to complete daily tasks
• Complete quality checks and fill out appropriate paperwork for record
• Material Handling and Transportation of Product
• Complies with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Use all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Minimum Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate ability

• Must have prior welding experience and/or welding certifications
• Read blueprints
• Fit/tack weldment assemblies
• Operate industrial fork trucks and overhead cranes.
• High School Diploma, GED, or prior experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
• Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees.
• Reacts to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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