Hiring Now! Welder II - 2nd Shift Upper Couplers

Stoughton Trailers hiring for Hiring Now! Welder II - 2nd Shift Upper Couplers jobs in Brodhead, WI, US

Job Purpose GMAW (gas metal arc welding) on sub-assemblies and final assemblies to directly support line production. Typically assigned to the road safety positions that must be filled with Level 2 Welders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspection of road safety components within the cell in which he/she is working, ensuring that all welds are present and correct per the drawing
• Responsible for reworking (or having another welder within the cell rework) any weldments that do not meet the requirements.
• Responsible for feedback to other welders on acceptable weld quality and reporting any issues with other welders to the Takt Lead. NOT responsible for reprimanding other welders for poor workmanship or other issues.
• Operate all types of tools necessary to the job, including but not limited to, wire feed welder, carbon-arc gouger, plasma cutter, oxygen and fuel cutting torches, hand drill, hammer, needle gun, chisel, utility knives, putty scraper, disk sander, rivet gun, impact wrench, huck gun, grinder, clamps, combination square, automated welders and tape measure.
• Weld in all positions such as vertical (3), flat (1), horizontal lap (2) and overhead (4).
• Set up various parts and assemblies for welding.
• Set machines up for carbon and stainless steel of various gauges.
• Place and move blocking, braces and jigs to hold parts.
• Hammer wedges and drift pins, turn turnbuckles, and pull pry bars to align parts.
• Grind or chip rough edges, surplus weld, or scale.
• Position and turn clamps, and bolt together straps or parts.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists and other lifting devices.
• Perform measurement and quality checks and record findings.
• Operate robotic weld equipment.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient and highly productive manner according to company policy.
• Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
• Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime. Other duties may be assigned by the company.
  

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position.  Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Preferred Welder Certification.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Must be a welder at Stoughton Trailers for 6 months
  • Inspection points less than 3 for the past 6 months.
  • Weld scores of 6 or greater for the past 6 months.
  • Ability to perform OPMs on welding equipment.
  • Must be able to accurately read and use gauges, tape measures, and read and understand blueprints including weld symbols.
  • Must be able to access in our system, read and understand Process sheets and prints.
  • Basic shop math (fractions, measurements).
  • Knowledge of welding practices
  • Knowledge of the setting up and operations of weld machines, oxygen and acetylene torch, plasma machines and robotic welders.
  • Knowledge of weld defect identification and repair.
  • Successfully pass hands on Welder Level 2 tests. If the applicant does not pass all required tests, there is a 30-day waiting period until retest.
  • Knowledge of welded trailer components.
• Core Competencies:
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Training:

• Orientation

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)