Welder | Coralville, IA

Detailed Information

  • Location: Williamsburg, IA

  • Company: Kinze Manufacturing

leader! Position Duties: Responsible for operation of manual or semi-automatic welding and cutting equipment using the Gas Metal Arc Welding process (MIG) with Metal Cored and Solid wires, Plasma Arc Cutting, and Oxy-Fuel Cutting. Fabricate heavy steel weldments using fixtures and manually locate parts to print specifications using a tape measure and other common fabrication tools.

Operate and effectively use common hand and power tools including but not limited to; pneumatic grinder, wrenches, hammers, pliers, etc. Examine workpieces for defects and measure weldments with straightedges, tape measures, or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. The complete first part and

periodic part inspection to assure part is made to print. Perform regular first echelon welding machine (or other machines assigned to welding) maintenance and report probable machine malfunctions.

Responsible for seeing that functional supplies and parts are on hand for the machine to assure productive operations. Perform maintenance to welding area equipment and tools. Responsible for tasks such as changing contact tips, troubleshooting wire feeding mechanisms, changing wire drums and spools, etc. The welder must work with the area supervisor to ensure the area runs efficiently so production needs can be met. Duties include, but are not limited to; alerting necessary persons if critical

material shortages are seen, bringing attention to quality issues, etc.

Identify opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery. Must wear and use all required personal protective equipment. Assist other departments when necessary with welding issues.

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