Welder

Position Title: Welder

Department: Production

Division: AGI Sentinel

Location: Albion, NE, USA

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The role will be responsible for hand-welding, magnetic drill, handheld grinder, flame-cutting, plasma torch to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

The Team

Reporting directly into the Operations Supervisor, this role is a part of the Operations team working collaboratively to achieve the set targets.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety rules in accordance with OSHA regulations such as: Wearing PPE, safety shoes, safety glasses, PAPR welding helmets with filter blower motors, face shield, ear plugs, gloves, and other required PPE to prevent burns and eye injuries.
• Plan work from drawings or specifications or use their knowledge of fluxes and base metals to analyze the parts to be joined.
• Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.
• Examine weld during the welding process; observe problems with the weld and adjust the speed, voltage, amperage, or feed of the wire or rod.
• In automated welding, follow specified layouts, work orders, or blueprints; load parts correctly and constantly monitor the machine to ensure that it produces the desired bond.
• Operate and monitor cutting machines similar to those used by welding machine operators.
• Work indoors, sometimes in a confined area designed to contain sparks and glare.
• Lift heavy objects and work in a variety of awkward positions, while bending, stooping, or standing to perform work overhead.
• Operate cranes, side lifts, forklifts, and electric lifts.
• Perform daily and periodical maintenance on equipment used in department.
• Act professionally as a team player at all times.
• Cross train as directed and be willing to work at any production or shipping position in the plant.
• Provide accurate time allocations by job number on all work completed.
• Responsible for keeping weld cell organized and clean with a strong emphasis on 5-S.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure part accuracy per the blueprints.
• Follow the buddy check system and document.
• Must currently be certified or be able to attain the appropriate weld certification within 15 days of employment.
• Provide accurate time allocations by job number on all work completed.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• 6 months of experience
• Must be able to read and interpret shop plans and specifications.
• Must be able to use a square and read the tape measure to within 1/16th inch tolerance.
• Must be able to lift and transport up to 70 pounds on occasion and be able to learn to operate forklifts.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality required

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.