What are the responsibilities and job description for the WELDER (2nd Shift) position at WEG TRANSFORMERS USA?
Description
Pay: $22.87 to $25.84 / hour
- $22.87 - $25.85 / hour base wage
- $0.75 / hour shift premium
- $1.25 / hour for WTU / AWS welding certification
- $0.15 / hour for Union Journeyman credential
Benefits:
WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including:
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting at 30 Days
- 401(k) with Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid life & disability insurance.
- Bonus Plan (pro-rated)
Specific details & more in the WEG Transformers USA & IUE-CWA CBA, 2021.
WEG: Our Company
Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 30,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an ambitious rate and we're looking for hardworking individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.
WEG is committed to building quality products and providing efficient solutions. To achieve this goal, we strive for continuous investment in innovation and team work. Helping people reach their goals by living the values of the company is a passion shared by everyone at WEG.
At WEG, our Values stand as: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation and Leadership. As a Human Company, we value each individual contribution to our success, and we motivate people by means of integrity, ethics and constant support to personal development. WEG, also, supports Green Initiatives.
Role: Welder
In this role, you will:
- Set-up and operate MIG welding machines, adjust machine and wire feed as required.
- Normally welding on 16 gauge to 10 gauge mild steel, attaching accessories and fittings or seam welding on parts.
- Work from layout marks, simple drawings.
- Use scale, square and power tools.
- Assemble and tack weld repetitive jobs, finish weld, tack welded assemblies, usually in down and or vertical position.
- Operate grinder to clean and shape weld.
- Conduct visual and dimensional check of own work.
- Support WEG's 5S program in an effort to maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat, organized manner.
- Work safely in required PPE to manufacture a high-quality component of a transformer.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us a 1-636-239-9300 should you need a referral to the recruiter for this requisition.
Apply Today:
- Do you have passion for making things right the first time?
- Do you enjoy welding?
- Do you want to be part of a growing company?
If you answered "Yes" & meet our qualifications, we invite you to apply today to join the WEG Team!
https://weg.us/careers
Requirements
Basic:
- Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values. (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
- Prior welding experience.
- Able to work over-time as needed, including limited weekend shifts.
- Ability to work evening shift.
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary.
- Must be able to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Must be able to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans, layouts and/or templates.
- Ability to successfully pass a Welding Assessment to WEG Transformers USA (WTU) standards.
- Resides or intends to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri.
- Has current work authorization for employment within the United States.
- Must complete: Job interview, pre-employment drug screen, background check, and pre-employment skill assessment.
- Safety Sensitive Position: Drug screen includes THC.
Preferred:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of Welding Trade school and/or Apprenticeship program.
- Two years of prior manufacturing experience.
Salary : $23 - $26
