What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Weld - 2nd Shift position at KINZE MANUFACTURING?
Kinze is currently seeking a 2nd shift welder to join our manufacturing team in Williamsburg, IA. Our welders contribute to the manufacturing process by producing efficient and quality welds for a variety of applications.
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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