• Entry Level Welder / Grinder - 1st shift

    WEG Electric Corp. (Minneapolis, MN)


    Entry Level Welder / Grinder - 1st shift

    **Department:** Production

    **Location:** Minneapolis, MN

     

    Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

     

    Minneapolis, MN

     

    Position: Entry Level Welder / Grinder - 1st shift

     

    Team: Fabrication Team

    Primary Objective of Position:

    An Entry level Welder/ Grinder is responsible for cleanup and kitting of parts for welding.

    Major Areas of Accountability:

    + Uses portable electric or air driven grinding or chipping equipment.

    + Assist in the loading and unloading of materials on trucks.

    + Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.

    + Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily FCAW and GMAW.

    + Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material.

    + Read drawings and routings to determine method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances and welding specifications, to include proper filler materials, fluxes and weld machine settings.

    + Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.

    + Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components.

    + Provide feedback on rejected welded components, and may determine disposition of rework for rejection report.

    + Works in other areas of the Fabrication Team skills matrix, may work in other areas fabricating and brazing.

    + Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.

    + Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

    Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

    + 1-2 year welding degree or High School degree with a minimum of 1 years relevant welding experience.

    + Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math and calculate conversions.

    + Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operations.

    + Ability to be certified in forklift operations.

     

    Salary

     

    $22.00 - $24.00

     

    Pay Types

     

    Voluntary weekend overtime.

     

    Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time

     

    Job Type

     

    Monday - Friday, 1st shift 7:00am - 3:30pm

     

    Full-time (Union)

    Benefits

    + Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job

    + 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire

    + Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential

    + Company paid Holidays (13)

    + Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued

    + Company paid Short & Long Term Disability

    + Company paid Life Insurance

    + Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)

    + $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program

    + Company provided tools

    + Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses

    + Secure, onsite free parking

    Physical Requirements:

    + Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs.

    + Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.

    + Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.

    + Routinely positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.

    + Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

    + Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operator machinery or tools.

    + Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

     

    Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

     

    Please, no agencies