Welder I (MIG) 1st Shift

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Essential Functions

Perform welding and grinding operations on assemblies using wire feed arc welding machines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Successful completion of the GMAW 1 welding course through Central Community College

Certifications

• Forklift, if applicable
• Aluminum
• Steel
  
  

Quality Metric

• Scrap Dollars
• Rejected and/or missing welds
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to read and understand TK prints for specific department.
• Must successfully complete a welding demonstration
• Internal bidders must complete the GMAW 1 welding course through CCC before being considered for the position,
  
  

unless they currently possess the necessary welding certifications for the position. External hires must initiate the Thermo

King Certification process within the first 30 days of hire.

Introductory Level: Primary focus is learning the process

• Successful completion of introductory period (6 months)
• Understands, accepts, and supports vision and key business goals
• Supports and demonstrates a well-organized, safe and clean workplace
• Basic understanding, support and commitment to the team and continuous improvement
• Resolves the problems at the lowest level possible
• Identifies possible solutions when communicating problems
• Follows rules of conduct at all times
• Ability to learn, understand and adhere to standard work
• Understands the importance of safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Responsive to internal and external customer needs
  
  

Essential Functions (Maximum Timeframe 6 Months)

• Complete blueprint reading training and/or demonstrate the ability to read and understand Thermo King welding
  
  

blueprints

• Able to successfully complete 30 minutes of standard work within takt.
• Demonstrate good quality welds in both aluminum and/or steel by meeting department requirements
• Demonstrate ability to make minor adjustments on machines, including maintenance by meeting department checklist
  
  

Requirements

• Be able to demonstrate the ability to use all required measuring equipment
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to identify, load/unload jigs and fixtures
• Successfully complete and maintain two of the necessary certifications
• Have a basic understanding of documentation (examples include ISO, Windchill, Kanban, and TKSs).
  
  

Qualified Level: Primary focus is performing the essential duties of the position

• Is committed to a continuous self-development plan
• Supports team and cross functional activities
• Competent use of the 9 Step Problem Solving Process
• Pursues process improvements
• Certifies others to standard work
• Sets-up processes without assistance
• Works to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Understands area quality requirements
  
  

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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