What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift- Welder position at Gehl Food & Beverage?
Position Overview
Primary responsibility of the Welder is to provide welding support for the Germantown facilities, especially the Main Street plant. Process piping repairs and installations are a key function of this position. Responsible for assisting with other welding needs from maintenance and production.
Job Responsibilities
- Installs and repairs stainless piping, valves, platforms, guards, and other equipment
- Knowledge of grinding and torch techniques
- Complete sanitary piping and fitting as required
- Fit and weld stainless steel piping from .049 to .120 wall using GTAW (TIG) welding
- Repair stainless steel valves, tanks, and other equipment as require GTAW
- Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Responsible for routine maintenance and inventory of tools and test equipment to ensure work resources are ready and available at time of service request
- Document work performed in companys Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Determines required equipment and welding methods/techniques required to perform assigned tasks
- Able to communicate effectively with department and internal customers
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of sanitary/process pipe welding experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings to layout and weld pipe to meet design criteria
- Ability to develop, plan, and weld/install small piping projects with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of grinding and torch techniques
- Math skills to calculate pipe fittings to include basic algebra
- Ability to problem solve in situations in which limited standardization exists
- Ability to weld components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position often for extended periods of time
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote an inclusive work environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 4 years of sanitary pipe/process pipe welding experience in a manufacturing environment
- Completion of a welding course or vocational/technical school education
- Certified Welder (CW) through the American Welding Society
- Completion of an apprenticeship program
- Knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment, and products
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to work from a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) to pass Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)