About the position FutureFuel Chemical Company is seeking a skilled Welder to join their Flex Crew at the Batesville, Arkansas site. This role involves performing a variety of welding tasks under the supervision of the Supervisor of Construction & Project Engineering, ensuring quality welds on pipes and structural steel while adhering to safety protocols and procedures. Responsibilities • Pass one or more welding performance tests: GTAW Test in 6G position, SMAW Test in 6G position, and a GMAW plate test. , • Produce quality welds on pipe and/or structural steel. , • Assist with the installation of pipe and components. , • Assist with clean-up tasks. , • Communicate effectively to perform essential job functions. , • Perform other job duties as assigned by supervision. , • Work inside and outside in varying weather and temperature conditions. , • Complete required safety training as directed. , • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. , • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. , • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using tools like straightedges and calipers. , • Examine work pieces for defects and measure them to ensure conformance with specifications. , • Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade. , • Weld using various materials including aluminum, stainless steel, and cast iron. , • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts for welding. , • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to specifications. , • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded. , • Connect and adjust gas flow and pressure for desired flames. Requirements • Basic math skills and ability to read and write specifications. , • Knowledge of proper hazardous material handling and disposal. , • Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues. , • Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks. , • Self-directed with strong initiative and commitment to follow-through. , • Understanding of FFCC Safety Processes including Confined Space Entry and Safe Work. , • Familiarity with OSHA regulations pertaining to welding. , • Ability to read and understand welding procedures and material requirements. Nice-to-haves Benefits
See More Details >>This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission. Your Role at Baxter This is where your expertise helps people! You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions. Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. You will have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission! Your Team We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment. When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development. What You'll Be Doing • Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, weld processes, quality control standards, or product design, powder coating, materials and parts. • Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes. Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing. • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. • Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. • Perform nonconforming material analysis and create NCM reports. Work with Quality Control on reducing the NCMRs. • Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate, weld, paint, plate parts or products and to achieve maximum efficiency and utilization. • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. • Ability to design and set up weld robot cells for maximum efficiency. • Update/create documentation for job instructions, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. • Ensure safety procedures are followed, work areas are clean and maintained, and the department is following regulatory compliance requirements. • Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan. • Recommend design modifications to eliminate inefficiencies within the weld process. • Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness. • Supervise the work of technicians and other associates as needed. • Provide shop floor support and develop welding processes for new products. • Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices. What You'll Bring • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. • Over 2 years of job-related experience in manufacturing and weld engineering. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing disciplines. • Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy in a broad range of…
See More Details >>Principal Welding Manufacturing Engineer (Hiring Immediately) job at BAXTER. Batesville, AR. This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. Your Role at Baxter This is where your expertise helps people! You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions. Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. You will have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission! Your Team We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment. When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development. What You'll Be Doing • Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, weld processes, quality control standards, or product design, powder coating, materials and parts. • Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes. Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing. • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. • Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. • Perform nonconforming material analysis and create NCM reports. Work with Quality Control on reducing the NCMRs. • Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate, weld, paint, plate parts or products and to achieve maximum efficiency and utilization. • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. • Ability to design and set up weld robot cells for maximum efficiency. • Update/create documentation for job instructions, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. • Ensure safety procedures are followed, work areas are clean and maintained, and the department is following regulatory compliance requirements. • Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan. • Recommend design modifications to eliminate inefficiencies within the weld process. • Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness. • Supervise the work of technicians and other associates as needed. • Provide shop floor support and develop welding processes for new products. • Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices. What You'll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. • Over 2 years of job-related experience in manufacturing and weld engineering. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing disciplines. • Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy in a broad range of tasks associated with production welding with limited supervision. • Knowledge of design techniques, weld tooling, and weld processes involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. • A strong mechanical and metallurgical background with a thorough knowledge of GMAW, GMAW-P, RSW, GTAW is preferred. • Knowledge of welding processes, equipment and robotic applications. • Ability to develop, lead and execute multiple projects, simultaneously and still meet desired results. • Demonstrated leadership of capital / CI projects focused on meeting departmental goals. • Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. • Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. • Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. • Talking to others to convey information accurately and effectively. • Experienced in weld validations, weld processes and developing welding procedure specifications (WPS). • Experience with or understanding of IQ, OQ and PQ applications related to validation of equipment and processes. • Proficient with Solid Edge or Solid Works or Auto-CAD programs. • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools. • The ability to program welding robots is preferred. • Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 - $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. #LI-LS1 Bachelor's Degree (±16 years) US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. ]]> <
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under experienced professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are currently over 402,333 welders employed throughout the United States, with approximately 9,463 active job openings at any given time. In Batesville, AR, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $50,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
