Weld Operator

Description

We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

Full-time / Permanent
Hourly $22.00 - $24.00
Day & Swing Shifts available

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe.

Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

This position performs MIG and TIG welds throughout a limited range of material gages, alloys and positions.

• Identify the correct gas and wire for welding process.
• Use oxy-acetylene torch to cut material as needed.
• Use plasma torch to cut material as needed.
• Read and understand blue prints.
• Joins, fabricates and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding technique.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Demonstrates consistent ability to execute sound: groove, full penetration, fillet, joint, lap, and butt welds.
• Consistently fabricates and welds customer products within customer specifications with minimal defects.
• Ability to perform multi-pass stacks ups throughout ranges needed.
• Ability to perform full penetration throughout ranges needed.
• Demonstrates through testing, ability to accurately perform carbon air arc cutting.
• Develop and build basic fixturing.
• Straighten welded parts.
• Weld up holes up to 2-inches deep.
• Visually inspects welds for defects.
• Visually inspect equipment and tools for wear.
• Has current forklift driving certification.

• 6 months of sheet metal and/or metalworking related experience.
• Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
• Requires the dexterity to work with basic welding tools.
• Ability to use MIG and TIG to produce basic butt and fillet welds.
• Requires the ability to read and understand written documents and verbal instructions.
• Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction.
• Can obtain D 1.1 or D 1.3 certifications as needed.