Skilled Welders / Weld Trainer

Position Title: Manufacturing Welder

Department: Production

Location: Winterset, IA

Status: Full and Part Time Positions Available

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Manufacturing Welder will weld, cut and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.  The welder will check parts and finished product to ensure a quality output.   

WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.?

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a flexible environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future leadership needs.

FOCUS:

· Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.

· Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.

· Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.

· Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.

· Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.

· Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

· Ensures proper safety measures are being taken when welding and that proper PPE is being worn.  

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.

· Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.

· Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

· Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

· Must be able to weld components that are vertical or flat.

· Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

· Must be able to see details at close range.

· Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

· Must work safely and wear proper PPE.  

· Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching all day with the ability to be mobile throughout required work areas. The employee may frequently lift and/or move items up to 75 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Uphold the Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. Core Values

· Team player

· Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

· Safety orientated

· Must be able to handle deadlines.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work inside a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to changing temperatures (hot, cold, humid), moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.

COMPENSATION:

· Competitive Hourly Pay – starting at $18.00 per hour, based on experience, certification and shift.

· Overtime may be required based on business needs.   

· Ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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