Job Description Responsibilities include welding wide ranges from light tacking to heavy flat, up weld and overhead. Verifies welds meet product specifications and quality standards. Works with blueprints to measure and position metal components for welding operation. Operates a wide range of power tools including, but not limited to saws, grinders, drills, welders, overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts. Must be able to comply with company safety policies, keep work area clean and neat and perform regular maintenance on tools. Work Experience Requirements • 1-2 years experience in MIG welding operations preferred; welding certificate/degree is a plus. • Knowledge and ability to read, understand and follow job order specifications, work instructions and blueprints. • Ability to problem solve. • Good shop math skills, fractions, and decimals • Must be able to use standard measuring devices. • Ability to operate grinders, ironworkers, torch, etc. • Ability to work standing on hard surface (e.g., concrete) for up to 10 hours per day in hot or cold environment. • Good hand and eye coordination. • Good visual acuity. • Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crouch and stoop to perform various functions of the position. • Ability to reach with hands and arms. • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Ability to work independently. • Must have excellent attendance history. • Must be able to work overtime and weekends if requested. • Must be able to speak, read and understand English.
See More Details >>This position is based in Vermillion, SD but travels throughout the Midwest. O'Connor Kiln and Dryer, Inc. is a veteran owned company that specializes in rotary kiln and dryer maintenance, as well as other types of drums. Pay Range: $26 - $30 per hour. Benefits: • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance • SIMPLE IRA (based on eligibility) • Vacation / Unpaid Leave of Absense • Holiday Pay • Per Diem Shifts: 12-hour shifts (potential overnight shifts), Monday through Sunday. Must be able to travel to customer job site. Skills/Qualifications: • Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be REQUIRED. • This is REQUIRED to reach the pay range of $30 per hour. • Proven experience as a certified welder. 2+ years of AWS certified welding experience. • Experience using a variety of welding equipemt and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc). • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc). • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings. • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc). • Deftness and attention to detail. • Proficient in English. • Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required. • Required to pass pre-employment drug test and random drug testing. • Required to pass pre-employment physical wellness exam during interviewing. • Required to pass an in-house welding performance test. ???Responsibilities: • OSHA 10 REQUIRED. • Complete all OKD required safety training. • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements. • Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements). • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded. • Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces. • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead). • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps. • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws. • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety. #hc125997
See More Details >>General Job Description Team Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, problem solving, quality control and training of a team of welders. Successful candidates will have strong leadership qualities, the ability to work closely with management to meet production schedules and provide feedback to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency, strong commitment to Health and Safety programs and the ability to communicate effectively to team members and management. Ensure that health and safety obligations are carried out by everyone working your bay. • Analyze work procedures to identify hazards; communicate workplace hazards and safety-related policies to employees; ensure measures are implemented to eliminate or control those hazards. • Ensure safety operating procedures are in place and are observed. • Ensure individuals working have proper safety equipment and personal protective equipment to perform their work safely. • Counsel employees with safety related behavioral problems • Correct unsafe conditions and/or equipment as soon as possible. • Curtail or stop work being carried out if reasonably believed that continuation of the work poses an imminent danger to health or safety. Other responsibilities include welding wide ranges from light tacking to heavy flat, up weld and overhead, operate a wide range of power tools including, but not limited to saws, grinders, drills, welders etc., ability to operate overhead cranes, hoists and forklifts, ability to read and interpret basic blueprints with weld symbols, basic shop math required, ability to use standard measuring devices, and ability to keep work area clean and neat as well as perform regular maintenance on tools. Work Experience Requirements • Two or more years welding experience in manufacturing environment. • Previous team lead/ supervisory experience preferred. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications. • Ability to analyze and solve problems. • Ability to work with other collaboratively. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. • Ability to work standing on hard surface (e.g. concrete) for up to 12 hours per day in hot or cold environment. • Good hand and eye coordination; Good visual acuity. • Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crouch or stoop to perform various functions of the position. • Ability to reach with hands and arms. • Ability to work independently. • Must be able to read and understand English. • Must be able to work overtime and weekends if requested. • Must be able to perform basic shop math functions and use standard measuring devices. • Must have excellent attendance history. • Physical Requirements: • This position is typically in a manufacturing setting and requires standing for long periods of time. Requires good hand-eye coordinator, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Ability to manipulate (carry, lift, move) objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills quickly. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the depth of the curriculum. According to the American Welding Society, there are currently over 402,333 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029. In Vermillion, SD, welders can expect to earn an average wage of $1,600 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $64,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and welding associations provide various training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
