Welding Technician III in Dover, New Hampshire at Heat Recovery Innovations

Position: Welding Technician I Department: Heat Exchanger

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor Classification: Full-time, non-exempt

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p Direct Reports: None

Location(s): Dover Travel: None

Summary of Position:

Welding Technicians perform a wide variety of general sheet metal fabrication jobs, including MIG and TIG welding. Welding Technicians must work safely and efficiently on a large variety of parts to meet strict weld quality to exceed pressure test measures and close part tolerance requirements.

· Sets up and operates a variety of MIG and TIG welders.

· Selects correct tooling and fixtures and adjusts equipment to correct settings.

· Adhere to strict safety and departmental guidelines.

· Should problems or discrepancies arise, confidently and clearly address with management.

· Perform operator machine maintenance including cleaning, monitoring for oil leaks, lubrication, listening for unusual noises, and identifying worn components.

· Versatile and capable of operating several machines and performing varied operations and assignments.

· Wearing required safety apparel such as safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, welding helmets, and follows all safety procedures relating to welding and fabrication.

· Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

· Performs other functions as needed based on business need.

· Ability to learn laser and plasma welding.

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role may also routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, anything over 50 pounds must use approved apparatus or another person to assist.

· Must be able to wear welding jacket, welding gloves, and face shield at all times while welding.

· Must be able to bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

· Ability to push/pull product on carts, racks, pallets, and shelves.

· Ability to see weld at closer distance to ensure weld quality.

· Ability to work with temperature fluctuations within the plant dependent on the season.

· Must wear required hearing protection.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Heat Recovery Innovations is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability, and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Minimum Requirements

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with engineering, technical support, sales, and management.

· Advanced understanding of products and equipment used in welding and manufacturing.

· Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Advanced time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

· Advanced welding skills as demonstrated through inspected work.

· Measure work-piece dimensions throughout the fabrication process to ensure quality and that the process is repeatable.

· Ability to make recommendations for tooling, jigs, and fixtures to perform jobs more efficiently.

· Identify steel types and gauges.

· Advanced knowledge of metallurgy for material used.

· Read/understand job specifications to determine welder adjustments.

· Advanced mathematical skills, including ability to convert decimals and fractions related to what shows on the work order/blueprints.

· Proficiently interpreting mechanical drawings.

· Ability to understand and compensate for material shrinkage and expansion associated with welding processes.

· Ability to design and recommend tooling, jigs, and fixtures to perform jobs more efficiently.