Weld Trainee | Multiple Shifts at WEILER INC

Knoxville, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blueprint Reading, Measuring Devices, Welding Equipment Operation, Grinding Applications, Safety Compliance, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Organization, Communication, Mathematics

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: Knoxville, IA 50138 Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Graveyard (3rd) * Hiring for 1st and 3rd Shifts * SUMMARY 3-4 week training session occurs during 1st shift (M-Th) hours. Once weld training is passed, will move to continue training on the production floor (up to 1 month) prior to moving to the shift hired for (1st shift or 3rd shift). This is a full-time position which consists of on-the-job weld training with a path to become a Welder. Includes working directly with weld instructors and experienced welders within Weiler’s facility to gain skills that are required to be successful as a Production Welder. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Reads and understands measuring devices such as tape measure, weld fillet gauge, level, square, protractor and angle finder. Selects equipment, plans layout and welding according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications. Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together. Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications. Safely and proficiently sets and operates weld equipment. Finishes grinding applications using manual and power tools. Works safely at all times within Weiler safety guidelines. SUPERVISORY REPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE HS Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Successful completion of an internal weld test at the end of the training program. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. ADDITIONAL SKILLS Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several components in variable and standardized situations. Ability to multitask and keep organized. Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with, and use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The position involves on-the-job weld training with experienced welders and instructors. Trainees will learn to read blueprints, operate welding equipment, and follow safety guidelines.