Welder - Hermitage, United States - G. W. Becker, Inc.

Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

GWBI is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

GWBI strives to provide a work environment in which both customer and employee interests are served. We value our employee's talents, skills and abilities and seek to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which we can all excel.

G.W. Becker, Inc. (GWBI) is looking to hire Welder/Fabricators who will be responsible for fabricating raw materials and components to create assemblies and crane parts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Identify deficiencies and make repairs in structural components of cranes
• Determine the required equipment and welding method necessary to complete a job by applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts
• Complete welding per the engineering drawings, if welding is detailed, or per his/her own judgement if no welding details are provided
• Lay out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calibers and rulers.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using electric, gas, arc or other welding equipment.
• Cut work pieces using powered saws, hand shears or a chipping knife
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments
• Finish surfaces of material product and re-touch welds including repair, polish and grind.
• Examine finished work pieces for conformance to quality standards.
• Handle materials by using forklifts and overhead cranes
• Properly maintain and clean the work area, tools and equipment.

Competencies:

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Desire to pursue training opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to cooperate and share expertise with others.
• Work well with others, respond to requests for assistance, focus on solving conflict not blaming, listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.
• Take initiative, seeking out additional assignments rather than waiting for assignments.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner.
• Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Follow instructions, respond to direction; take responsibility for own actions

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 3G welding certificate (.045 FCAW)
• Current valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Two to five years of prior overhead crane experience preferred
• Possess a strong understanding of welding equipment and accessories
• May be required to pass pre-employment welding test
• Prior fabrication experience of large assemblies is a plus

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

GWBI offers a comprehensive compensation package, to include:

• competitive base pay
• paid holidays
• contributory medical
• voluntary dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• voluntary short and long-term disability insurance
• company paid life insurance

GWBI is an equal opportunity employer

Please respond to this with a resume or email us at

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $ $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

4 years

Company DescriptionGWBI is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

Company Description

GWBI is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.