Welder/Fabricator at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway – Tucson, Arizona

Welder/Fabricator
Tucson AZ | Tucson AZ
R26_0507
Full time
$46,200.00-$63,500.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mid-Level Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in welding techniques, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle more complex welding tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and contribute to high-quality production in a dynamic environment.

2nd Shift: M-Th: 2:30pm - 12:30am - 12% Shift Premium

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and FCAW.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect welded joints and structures to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time.
• Conduct task-specific PPE selection and adhere to safe work habits.
• Ensure hand safety and communicate hazards effectively.
• Practice grinding safety and control hazardous energy (LOTO).
• Operate forklifts and perform crane pre-use inspections and operations.
• Handle crane rigging, slings, and lift devices.
• Ensure compressed gas cylinder safety and machine guarding.
• Utilize computer skills for e-mail, safety skills, and Workday.
• Manage waste streams (scrap metal, environmental) and welding fume extraction.
• Comprehend and sign off on JSA.
• Work in hot work permitted areas and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Use common hand tools and measuring tools (tape measure, scale).
• Apply basic shop math (measurements, geometry, volume, area).
• Prepare welds by removing scale and oil and grinding bevels and fit up.
• Identify weld fillers and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Locate and use SOPs.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and pre-use inspections.
• Set up and ensure functionality of welding machines.
• Use fixturing and rotary tables.
• Handle materials and operate oxygen/acetylene equipment.
• Perform basic welding of steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum.
• Conduct spot welding and fabricate to 1/8-inch tolerance.
• Understand heat control and its effects on alloys.
• Conduct visual inspections for cracks and porosity.
• Perform pressure check operations and chop saw operations.
• Operate shears, plate rollers, hand breaks, foot shears, swaging, and flaring.
• Use hydraulic presses and bend tubes to 90 degrees.
• Meet production standards.

Advanced Responsibilities:

• Recognize hazards and identify materials (alloys).
• Perform proficient welding of steel, stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum.
• Conduct plasma cutting operations and gas purging.
• Perform soldering and brazing.
• Bend tubes with multiple bends and operate press breaks.
• Layout and weld out of position.
• Fabricate assemblies to 1/16-inch tolerance.
• Flatten and straighten materials.
• Use precision measuring tools (caliper, micrometer).
• Conduct visual inspections for undercut, cold lap, and inclusions.
• Maintain attention to detail and quality.
• Meet or exceed production standards.
• Solve problems and perform rework.
• Adapt to non-routine tasks.
• Implement 5S and manage quality spills and engineering tasks.
• Develop SOPs.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in welding is required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.
• In addition to the competencies mentioned above, there is a minimum of 1-3 years of welding/fabrication operational experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials.
• Comfortable working in various positions, including standing, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to work in a noisy and sometimes hot environment.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing plant with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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