What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Steffes?
- Day and Night Shift Available* Level I and Level II Welder positions available
This position is responsible for ensuring high quality welds. Operates a wire welder, plasma arc, and cutting torch. Must be able to read blueprints and follow standard work and training guides provided for each process or product.
Steffes Core Values
Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one's self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.
Key Responsibilities
- Able to operate various types of welding tools and various hand tools. (Including die grinders, angle grinders, etc.)
- Able to read drawings, blueprints, and heat numbers, if applicable.
- Follow and understand standard work, training guides, weld procedures, and acceptance criteria to meet customer requirements.
- Basic problem solving and decision making.
- Follow and understand build boards and Kanban system requirements.
- Report inconsistencies and/or defects in material, product or equipment.
- Able to make adjustments to various fab parts to allow proper alignment.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
- Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Quality - Actively support and participate in Quality Improvement.
- Take immediate action in unsafe situations.
- Adhere to all safety standards; thus, promoting safe practices to ensure a safe environment.
Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
- Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
- Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
- Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
- Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.
- High school diploma or GED
- 0 to 2 years of welding work experience; must pass level I weld test
- -OR-
- 2 to 4 years of welding work experience; must pass level II weld test
- Basic computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
- Communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Reading skills (Basic instructional and technical information)
- Spelling
- -OR-
- An acceptable combination of education and experience
- This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree
- Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds
- Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs
- Stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending
- Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities
- Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed
- This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions
