Welder in Holland, Michigan at Russells Technical Products Inc

1st Shift

Salary: $23.00 to $33.00 per hour

$23 would be someone with less experience where $33 would be someone with much more expertise with MIG and TIG welding.

The Welder/Fabricator/Assembler performs s MIG and TIG welding and fabrication of cabinet components used in the construction of custom environmental test chambers.

This position will also assist in assembly of environmental test chambers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Review and interpret engineering drawings, prints, weld symbols, work orders, and work instructions.

2. Accurately measure, mark, cut, drill, grind, fit, and prepare materials for welding and fabrication.

3. Set up MIG and TIG welding equipment according to material type, thickness, weld requirements, and established procedures.

4. Perform quality MIG and TIG welds on steel, stainless steel, and other materials as required.

5. Follow specified weld locations, sizes, sequences, and requirements shown on engineering drawings and work instructions.

6. Adjust welding techniques, settings, travel speed, and heat input to achieve proper weld quality and minimize distortion.

7. Grind, blend, clean, and finish welds as required to meet appearance and dimensional requirements.

8. Inspect completed welds and components for proper size, penetration, appearance, alignment, and defects.

9. Recognize discrepancies between drawings, materials, and actual components and communicate concerns to the Team Lead or appropriate department.

10. Assist with more complex welding and fabrication projects.

11. Performs additional duties as directed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Two or more years of welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience.

3. Demonstrated experience with MIG and TIG welding.

4. Experience reading and following engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.

5. Experience using welding equipment, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Welding certificate or technical training in welding.

2. Experience welding steel and stainless steel.

3. Sheet metal fabrication and cabinet assembly experience.

4. Experience with custom-built equipment or one-of-a-kind products.

5. Environmental test chamber experience.

6. Experience assisting or training less experienced welders.

Recruiting Agencies:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with Russells Technical Products. Our HR team manages all recruiting efforts directly, and we are not currently working with outside recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not contact our HR or hiring teams regarding this posting.

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