
Website WEG Electric Corp. (USA)
Welder Job Highlights
Title | Welder |
Type | Full Time (2nd shift) |
Experience | 3 Years |
Function | Strategy/Planning/IT |
Location | Minneapolis, MN, United States |
Company | WEG Electric Corp. (USA) |
Company Profile
WEG is a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world.
Job Profile
The company is hiring a Welder who will be responsible for setting up, fabricating, and welding complex parts using various welding processes.
Works with a high degree of detail adhering to safety and quality standards.
Education Level
- High School Degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant welding experience
- 1-2 years of Welding Degree
- Must pass a FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld test
Work Experience
- Possess work-related experience
Duties/Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day-to-day work.
- Lift and move materials using a forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane, or jib crane.
- Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.
- Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components.
- Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides by OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Provide feedback on rejected welded components, and may determine disposition of rework for rejection report.
- Read drawings and routings to determine the method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances, and welding specifications, including proper filler materials, fluxes, and welding machine settings.
- Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily FCAW and GMAW.
- Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc, and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim, and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material.
- Uses portable electric or air-driven grinding or chipping equipment.
- Works in other areas of the Fabrication Team skills matrix; may work in other areas fabricating parts and brazing.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operation and forklift operation.
- Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math, and calculate conversions.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
- Occasionally moves from one workstation to another to accomplish tasks.
- Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
- Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
- Routinely positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight, or confined spaces.
- Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands, or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
Benefits/Perks
- $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
- 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
- Company-paid Holidays (13)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
- Company provided tools
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance eligible on your 1st day on the job
- Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
- Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
- Secure, onsite free parking
- Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes and Glasses
Employer’s Statement
WEG Electric Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this job please visit weg.hrmdirect.com.