TIG Welder I - Second Shift at AGC Heat Transfer, Inc – Fairview, Oregon

Position Title: TIG Welder I
Reports To: Welding Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Can you make the AGC Difference? AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. is looking for a dynamic manufacturing TIG Welder to join our second shift team in our Fairview, OR facility who understands the importance of quality work done efficiently with a team-first mindset.

Brief Company Description

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval, AB, is the leading OEM of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, manufacturing plate heat exchangers specifically designed for sanitary applications. AGC offers complete heat exchangers, services as well as upgrades to plate packs, gaskets and spares that fit multiple brands. In addition, AGC offers Field Leak Testing and inspections of plate heat exchangers that meet the 3-A sanitary standard.

AGC Heat Transfer consists of three manufacturing/service facilities (Bristow, VA, Fairview, OR & Pleasant Prairie, WI) with about 110 employees (70 OR / 20 VA / 20 other locations). Currently, most of the sales are in the US & Canada. AGC Heat Transfer has a strong engineering culture with a heavy emphasis on customer service and technical/consultative sales.

Wage

• $23.00 - $25.00/hour
• 10% hourly shift differential upon moving to second shift schedule, training to be completed on Day Shift.

Job Description

As a TIG Welder I, the employee will perform a wide range of tasks. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Position Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, assemble and weld stainless sheet metal on simple plate exchanger components per drawings.
• ​​​​​​Sand welds per drawings.
• Material handling (forklift, pallet jack)
• Safely use small tools and equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Keep work areas clean.
• Actively participate in continuous safety and production improvement efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• High Integrity with a commitment to honesty, trust and transparency.
• Displays Care embracing the highest standards to ensure resource efficiency for the well-being of team members and responsibility to the environment.
• Innovative and curious promoting diversity of thought while understanding the needs of the customer leveraging cutting-edge technology utilizing state-of-the-art processes.
• Committed to Excellence through perseverance, GRIT and a focus on continuous improvement consistently delivering quality equipment, parts and service of unmatched value.
• Execution while focusing on quality, safety and Teamwork delivering results motivated by a diverse and inclusive culture based on accountability, customer/employee satisfaction, creative solutions, and constant communication.
• Goal oriented driving to positive results.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year previous TIG welding experience required. Stainless steel preferred. All candidates required to pass welding test.
• ​​​​Comfortable welding small plate heat exchanger components.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic addition and subtraction/Reading and writing skills. Able to read tape measure in fractions of an inch.
• Read and follow drawings.
• Ability to follow directions and focus on completing tasks.
• Must be willing to work on a wide range of tasks and flexible to changing priorities.
• Wear all appropriate PPE.
• Ability to follow safety rules and the 5s principles of a work environment.
• Ability to do repetitive work including walking and lifting for extended periods of time.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Job Type

• Full Time, Non-Exempt
• Position will work with first shift for three (3) months before transition to second shift schedule

Wage

• $23.00 - $25.00/hour
• 10% hourly shift differential upon working on second shift schedule

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account (if eligible)
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

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