Welder - 2nd Shift **Department:** Production **Location:** Minneapolis, MN **Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.** **Minneapolis, MN** **Position: Welder - 2nd shift** **Team: Fabrication Team** **Primary Objective of Position:** A Welder is responsible for setting up, fabricating and welding complex parts using various welding processes. A Welder works with a high degree of detail adhering to safety and quality standards. **Major Areas of Accountability:** + Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily FCAW and GMAW. + Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material. + Read drawings and routings to determine method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances and welding specifications, to include proper filler materials, fluxes and weld machine settings. + Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment. + Uses portable electric or air driven grinding or chipping equipment. + Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components. + Provide feedback on rejected welded components, and may determine disposition of rework for rejection report. + Works in other areas of the Fabrication Team skills matrix, may work in other areas fabricating parts and brazing. + Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane. + Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work. + Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** + 1-2 year welding degree or High School degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant welding experience. + Must pass a FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld test. + Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math and calculate conversions. + Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operation and forklift operation. **Salary** Based on experience and qualifications **Pay Types** Voluntary weekend overtime. Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time! **Job Type** Monday - Friday, 2nd shift 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Full-time (Union) **Benefits** + Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job + 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire + Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential + Company paid Holidays (13) + Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued + Company paid Short & Long Term Disability + Company paid Life Insurance + Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year) + $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program + Company provided tools + Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses + Secure, onsite free parking **Physical Requirements:** + Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs. + Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs. + Occasionally works at heights or on platforms. + Routinely positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces. + Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. + Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operator machinery or tools. + Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.