EBM Manufacturing, Inc. Job Description Welder/Fabricator Reports to: Shop Manager Hours per week: 40 minimum Non-Exempt, Hourly • General Summary of the Position Using a variety of processes, this role is to carry out skilled fabrication and welding work including inspection, planning, preparation and cutting, and checking / testing to fabricate, repair, maintain and install metal items, whilst performing the allocated tasks to meet safety standards, targets, set criteria and deadlines and to maximize productivity and profitability. • Essential Functions • Material handling and storage; heavy lifting (50-80 lbs.), pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, walking, forward/above shoulder reaching and balancing for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor primarily indoors and occasionally under non-environmentally controlled shop conditions. • Lays out, positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers and ruler. • Cuts workpiece using CNC machine, powered saws, hand shears or chipping knife. • Recognize, set-up and operate tools and equipment for tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc or other welding equipment in flat, vertical or overhead positions. • Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy. • Inspects grooves, angles or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments. • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of design techniques, tools and standards involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret metal rule. Recognize the importance of being exact or accurate. • Ability to safely operate fabrication and machine shop machinery and equipment. • Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade. • Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage and other component specifications. • Ability to safely move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes. • Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers. • Ability to weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron and other alloys. • Skilled mechanically and able to inspect and perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces. Perform burning work. • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions in English for efficiency in cooperative work assignments, to follow and promote safe work practices, and prepare and submit consistent, accurate reports and time keeping. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete daily activities according to work schedules. • Maintain a clean shop; pick up/care for/store all tools, equipment and machinery and secure shop each day in order to eliminate potential hazards. • Load or unload bundles, equipment or materials to/from trucks; move bundles, equipment or materials to storage or work areas using material handling equipment. • Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Education, Training and Experience • High School graduate or G.E.D. • Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions. • Work Context • Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in shop conditions that include heat and humidity. Occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock. • Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. (Occasionally lift 80 lbs., frequently lift 50 lbs.) • Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. • Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves and hearing protection. • Noise level is generally loud. • Must be able to quickly move arms and legs. • Excellent stamina is required. • Special Requirements • Valid driver's license preferred. • Must pass PPPO, General Manufacturing Physical and Drug Screen.
See More Details >>Job ID: 512019 Founded 150 years ago by a Civil War veteran and pioneer, Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc., A CRH Company, is a major regional supplier of concrete and building materials with 15 locations across Nebraska and Iowa, serving areas in central and northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and western Iowa. Position Overview Responsible for performing maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involving batch plant equipment and facilities. Ideal candidate will have industrial plant maintenance experience, hydrolic / pneumatic experience, welding, basic troubleshooting of equipment. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) • Communicates with Maintenance Manager on issues affecting equipment maintenance, personnel, and safety • Maintains and reports to Maintenance Manager with weekly project list • Participate in a preventative maintenance program to service plant equipment and facilities • Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor • Maintains project schedules and coordinates own daily work load • Works with Plant Managers to establish timing of scheduled production plant maintenance according to factors such as production schedules, personnel for assistance, and availability of parts and equipment required for the repair • Works with Quality Control Manager and Plant Managers to schedule and perform annual plant and equipment certifications • Works with and Maintenance Manager to schedule maintenance personnel update training and certifications • Works with Safety Department to correct safety and maintenance deficiencies • Ensures that equipment and facilities are in compliance with LRC, OSHA, and EPA regulations • Assists with scale calibrations at ready mix production plants • Attends seminars related to employee and customer relation, proper equipment operation and maintenance, and product training updates. • Upon approval from Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager, attends associated industry meetings. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience • Associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Maintenance/Project Management preferred; or equivalent combination of two years related experience and education. • Experience with various types of welding processes required. • Experience in troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Work Requirements • Must be 18 years in age or older. • Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. • Must be able to attain Crane Operator, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Loader, and Forklift Certifications. • Class A or B CDL preferred. Will required to obtain a Class A within one year of hire date, will help with training. • Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee and Safety Policy Manuals/Handbooks. • Regular, on-time and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to manipulate or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. What CRH Offers You • Highly competitive base pay • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs • Group retirement savings program • Health and wellness programs • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! Gerhold Concrete Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
See More Details >>Distribution Pipeline Welder (UN244) Job Highlights Title Distribution Pipeline Welder (UN244) Type Full Time Experience Not Indicated Function Production/Other Location Norfolk, NE, United States Company Black Hills Energy Company Profile Black Hills Energy is a growth-oriented and vertically integrated energy company. The company’s non-regulated businesses generate wholesale electricity and produce natural gas and coal. Job Profile The company is looking for a Distribution Pipeline Welder who will provide leadership in developing technical and mechanical skills of the assigned crew in the installation and maintenance of the gas distribution system, in a competent manner, to ensure customer confidence, satisfaction, and safety. Train employees to improve performance; provide leadership in the absence of the supervisor; resolve complex problems requiring advanced skills and knowledge. Educational Qualification • The applicants must have completed a 2 years Associates Degree in Applied Science, Welding Technology from a college/university, or equivalent welding experience. Work Experience • The candidates are expected to have related work experience. Duties/Responsibilities • Contribute to department safety training. • Encourage completion of recordkeeping associated with construction and maintenance operations to ensure that work done is accounted for properly and that accurate up-to-date records are maintained for future reference. • Follow and promote company safety policy and supports training procedures for safe work and driving habits to ensure customer and employee safety. • Resolve customer complaints within company policy to ensure customer satisfaction; maintain and promote good customer relations through effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Schedule, perform, and coordinate others in the installation and maintenance of the gas distribution system in a safe and efficient manner to comply with current company policies and procedures. Additional Responsibilities • Perform other related tasks as apparent or assigned, including but not limited to peak shaving plant operation, line locating, stopping and tapping, customer piping, meter reading, chart changing, lighting appliances, leak investigation and pinpointing, plastic fusion, meter/regulator installations, operation and maintenance of odorant equipment and maintenance of facilities, to ensure efficient operation of the work unit. • Read literature and maintain literature library, attends seminars and training on new equipment and technological applications to maintain and apply technical skill knowledge. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Demonstrate high-level welding skills in the fabrication of materials required for the installation and maintenance of the gas distribution system and facilities. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees and conduct field and classroom technical training. • Employees must successfully demonstrate relevant competencies through assessment methods as determined by the Human Resources department. • Must be able to schedule and coordinate work activities. • Must be thoroughly familiar with Company Operations Procedures, Emergency Procedures, and State and Federal Codes as they apply to the work. • Must have positive customer relations orientation including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing. • Must have the ability to work with and provide leadership to assigned personnel. • Thorough working knowledge of company safety procedures, practices, and policies. Mental/Physical Descriptions and Working Conditions • Mental Description – Understand, remember, apply oral or written instructions or other information, and communicate routine factual information. Apply common sense in performing job functions, usually within a set of rules or guidelines. • Continuously moves about the office and the job sites and operates machines and equipment. Frequently accesses low and high areas with additional equipment, ascends/descends stairs, maintains coordination, and engages in repetitive motions (kneeling, reaching). Occasionally use a respirator. Employee operates job-related equipment and tools. Routinely performs this work for an average of 8-10 hours per day and occasional extended hours as necessary. Regular, reliable, and timely attendance is expected. • Specific lifting abilities required by this job include medium work. • Occasionally perform work indoors and routinely perform work outdoors in sometimes inclement weather with moderate to high noise levels. Workers may be subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in places of height, or close quarters (i.e., crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, or passageways). Benefits/Perks • The company offers a benefits package that includes an annual incentive program (based on a percentage of eligible earnings), 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, additional Veteran PTO, military leave differential pay, paid holidays and annual floating holidays, company paid short term and long term disability, paid maternity and paternity benefits, health and wellness program, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. Employer’s Statement Black Hills Corporation is 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, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Norfolk, NE, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is experiencing significant demand, with approximately 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029. In Norfolk, NE, welders can earn an average wage of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $60,000 annually. Training programs, apprenticeships, and industry certifications are available through local trade schools and welding associations, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential and diverse job opportunities.
