Welder III

Job Overview:

The Welder will support manufacturing operations by performing work involving a high degree of precision and the use of hand welding equipment and proficiency in welding processes. The individual would also be responsible for cleaning turbo charger rotors and internal components. Other duties would include measuring rotor components, nozzle rings, compressor wheels, etc. to assess replacement or repair of parts. Fabrication of turbo charger stand for shipment and balancing rotating assemblies will be included in the scope of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In the role of a Welder, you will:

• Use templates, jigs, blueprints and/or other guides to repair, modify and/or fabricate repairs.
• Operate hand tools to cut, drill, bore, tap, ream, shape, and grind
• Ensure work is accomplished safely and care is exercised to avoid damage to tools and/or equipment.
• Manage metals to prevent distortion or metal burns, to meet dimensions, tolerances, strengths, and/or other requirements.
• Perform exceptionally high degree of skill so that welds pass very high standards of radiographic, ultrasound, magnetic particle imaging, and other testing procedures as deemed necessary by engineers
• Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures
• Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blueprints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment
• Make welding repairs and substandard welds
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED from accredited school or institution
• Minimum 3 year of welding experience (MIG, TIG, Stick techniques) in a manufacturing environment customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities

Eligibility Requirements:

• Lift up to 45 lbs. on a regular basis
• Work in a manufacturing environment where noise, dust are present
• Use safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear plugs
• Perform sedentary work with frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending, and other physical activities
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Ability and willingness to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience operating a forklift, hand truck, and other equipment specific to duties.
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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