Welders

Welder

September 22, 2023

Strom Minnesota is currently looking for an experienced Welder for our client in Maple Lake, MN.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular, predictable attendance

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill set – MIG and TIG steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Ability to work closely with others to create a plan for fabricating a tool to completion, while being proficient in problem solving.
• Ability to weld and metal finish.
• Finishing including grinding and hand sanding.
• Ability to work well with a team or independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.

Class A Welder

September 20, 2023

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:                     Welder, Class A

Job summary: Under minimal supervision, this position performs complex GMAW and GTAW welding on varied operations where considerable experience is required. Considers type and gauge of material to be welded and adjusts for proper heat. Places metal parts to be welded on fixtures, attaches jigs, clamps, etc. as needed to hold parts in proper position.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs all assigned welding operations in a safe and responsible manner.
• Properly and safely performs complex GMAW and GTAW welding on various types of metal.
• Considers type and gauge of material to be welded and adjusts for proper heat.
• Places metal parts to be welded on fixtures, attaches jigs, clamps, etc., as needed to hold parts in proper position.
• Reads blueprints and other work orders to perform job.
• Ensures quality control of parts produced.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
• Completes and maintains paperwork for parts.
• Ensures work is done safely by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean and safe work area including daily and regular cleaning of machinery in compliance with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Required- High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred- Additional technical training or certification in welding.
• Required- Experience as a Welder or Welding education. Preferred- Minimum 2 years of experience as a welder.
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Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches other production orders.
• Maintain routine records.
• Knowledge of trade tools, equipment, materials, caliper, as well as, methods and techniques used in safe welding operations.
• Strong attention to quality and detail orientation.
• Mechanical capacity.
• Mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills to meet schedules and time standards, to best of ability as instructed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Authorization:

• Company performs work under contracts which are within the jurisdiction of departments or agencies of the United States Government. Some of the work performed under these contracts affect the National Security of the United States and the requirements of these contracts are designed to ensure that the essential attributes of the work are carefully checked or inspected and that records accurately reflect the results of all work. Any falsification, concealment, or alteration of any material fact, or any false, fraudulent or fictitious statement or representation in connection with the work under any contract within the jurisdiction of the Government is not only prohibited by company policy but may be punishable under Federal Law.
• Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), our company is required to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Therefore, you will be required to complete a Form I-9 upon hire. Within three business days of beginning employment, you will need to supply acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) of your identity and work authorization.
• Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected from discrimination by applicable federal and state law.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• stand, sit, and walk continuously.
• stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach.
• grasp, finger and feel.
• occasionally perform repetitive motions.
• push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.