2nd Shift Welder​/Fabricator

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This position is located in Kaukauna, WI. Relocation or daily commute required.

Location:

Kaukauna, WI

Shift: 2nd (5:00 PM - 3:05 AM, Monday - Wednesday & 4 PM Thursday- 2:05 AM Friday, 10 hours)

Title:

Pipe Fabricator

Department(s):
Manufacturing

Reports to:

Foreman

Tack together fitting and pipe according to the isometric drawings and producing high quality welds while gaining the knowledge and experience of a fabricator over the five-year apprenticeship.

• Follow the Apprenticeship training program and pass all the requirements within the set time frames.
• Assemble pipe components by tacking them in place prior to welding.
• Confirm squareness of all joints fit up.
• Confirm configuration of all joints fit up.
• Confirm pipe joints are aligned properly (taper bore if necessary).
• Confirm pipe spool is built according to the isometric drawings (center to center or center to end dimensions).
• Verify correct length, material, type, and grade of pipe and fittings prior to tacking.
• Retrieve material and make sure they correspond with parts list.
• Lifting pipe with crane to fit-up bench.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, measurement, and layout tasks.
• Weld joints.
• Grind out temporary tacks.
• Position pieces to be welded.
• Purges pipe to be welded.
• Records filler rod heat numbers.
• Identify own welds by etching a weld number next to the joint.
• Inspect weld and make any corrections if needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized to prevent slips and trips.
• Conduct work safely and follow all safety procedures; reject unsafe work and discuss with supervisor.

• One year of technical schooling or one year of fab shop welding or at least two union welding classes (10-3-hour classes- 90% attendance required) or one union class with the previously stated requirements and 10-3-hour sessions of personal weld time.
• Ability to weld either a six-inch standard or two inch extra strong carbon steel pipe, done in the six-G position (45° fixed jigs) in 3 hours or less.
• Ability to perform MIG root with down-hill progression/flux‑core fill and cap with up-hill progression (six-inch diameter).
• Ability to perform TIG out with all passes being up-hill progression.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts (discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percent, area, circumference, volume); apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; solve problems with few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• GTAW certified on 2inch S‑80 pipe in 6 G.
• GMAW Root/FCAW Balance certified.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable.
• Self‑Motivated.
• Mechanical ability and likes to work with hands.
• Good work ethics.
• Pride in workmanship.
• Ability to use construction calculator.
• Willingness to learn.
• Hard worker and physically fit as this can be a very physically demanding job.

• Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)
• Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders)
• Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, lift)

• Standing – Constantly
• Extreme Cold – Occasionally
• Walking – Frequently
• Extreme Heat – Occasionally
• Sitting – Rarely
• Temperature Changes – Occasionally
• Lifting – Frequently
• Wet – Rarely
• Carrying – Frequently
• Humid – Occasionally
• Pushing – Occasionally
• Noise – Constantly
• Pulling – Occasionally Vibration – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Hazards – Occasionally
• Balancing – Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions – Occasionally
• Stooping – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Flying debris? – Constantly
• Crouching – Occasionally
• Crawling – Rarely
• Reaching – Occasionally
• Physical Strength – Handling, Little Physical Effort, Grasping, Light Work, Medium Work, Heavy Work, Very Heavy Work, Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Various frequencies noted above.

Personal Protective Equipment

Required:

• Steel Toe Work Boots – Constantly
• Hearing Protection – Constantly
• Safety Eyeglasses – Constantly
• Welding Coat – Constantly
• Respirator – Constantly
• Other PPE's (gloves, long pants, welding hood, grinding shield) – Constantly

All TEAM employees are required to follow all TEAM's safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not exhaustive and may include duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.