Welder, Graco

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive wage
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and productivity bonus 
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• On the job training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and document all required safety inspections on cranes, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to and throughout the shift. 
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, weld symbols, and job documentation to plan work and fabrication layouts. 
• Inspect incoming materials and verify suitability at the start of each job; utilize materials efficiently to minimize waste. 
• Perform TIG, MIG, and seam welding in accordance with NSI standards and applicable codes. 
• Complete hand grinding and polishing to specified surface finishes. 
• Continuously monitor and verify work quality; confirm procedures and requirements with the Plant Superintendent or Quality Control as needed. 
• Accurately complete all required production, quality, and testing documentation. 
• Safely operate, train on, and utilize overhead cranes, drill press, angle roll, plasma cutter, shears, hand tools, and other fabrication equipment as required. 
• Conduct hydrostatic testing of vessels in accordance with established procedures. 
• Prepare completed orders for shipment to electropolishing vendors and/or customers. 
• Support other fabrication departments as business needs require.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of—or ability to be trained on—pneumatic and hydrostatic testing equipment. 
• Proficient in the use of fillet, groove, and multi-purpose weld gauges. 
• Understanding of general shop safety practices and housekeeping standards. 
• Minimum one (1) year of TIG and MIG welding experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, job specifications, ASME codes, and weld symbols.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to wear required PPE for the duration of the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. 
• Effective reading and writing skills. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with team members. 
• Willingness to train or mentor less experienced employees. 
• Adherence to all established safety rules, procedures, and quality standards. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination. 
• Close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, required. 
• Capable of wearing PPE for an entire shift, including; safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.
• Frequent light lifting, raising objects under 15 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another.
• Frequent moderate lifting of objects 15 to 45 pounds.