What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at UPG Electrical?
Founded in 2014 by two successful entrepreneurs, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.2B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of 200 trucks, and over 26 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We take a long-term approach to business and pride ourselves on having a lasting foundation built upon a strong culture, mutual respect, excellent teams, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.
UPG Electrical takes pride in serving automotive, consumer products, aerospace, and defense manufacturers, and logistics industries. Advanced processes include precision steel slitting services, high-speed lamination, stamping, high-pressure aluminum die casting, robotic welding, annealing, and complex assembly capabilities.
UPG Electrical is looking to fill a production welding position for weldments placed on large stator cores used in the manufacturing of locomotive alternators and generators. The welder will be joining structural steel to lamination stacks and welding laminations. This position requires internal certification to the AWS (American Welding Society) D15.1 standard. The certification process will be provided by UPG Electrical. However, applicable welding skills are required to be considered for this position. Applicants must pass the following weld tests to be considered for the position: 2G single bevel with backing and 4F using 0.52 metal core, 1G V-Groove with backing using 1/8, 7018 SMAW, all per AWS D15.1 standards.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
UPG Electrical takes pride in serving automotive, consumer products, aerospace, and defense manufacturers, and logistics industries. Advanced processes include precision steel slitting services, high-speed lamination, stamping, high-pressure aluminum die casting, robotic welding, annealing, and complex assembly capabilities.
UPG Electrical is looking to fill a production welding position for weldments placed on large stator cores used in the manufacturing of locomotive alternators and generators. The welder will be joining structural steel to lamination stacks and welding laminations. This position requires internal certification to the AWS (American Welding Society) D15.1 standard. The certification process will be provided by UPG Electrical. However, applicable welding skills are required to be considered for this position. Applicants must pass the following weld tests to be considered for the position: 2G single bevel with backing and 4F using 0.52 metal core, 1G V-Groove with backing using 1/8, 7018 SMAW, all per AWS D15.1 standards.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform assembly and welding of stator cores.
- Proficiency in stick welding and GMAW welding processes
- Set up and maintain GMAW station and equipment
- Set up and maintain stick welding station and equipment
- Maintain production schedules and workflows
- Pick and inventory raw materials
- Understand and use reference detail manuals and fabrication reference manuals
- Understand and use fabrication shop drawings, exception drawings, and weld codes
- Ensure quality standards are followed and met
- Operate an overhead crane
- Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment
- Dimensional inspect product using standard measuring equipment
- Meet all quality assurance standards
- Communicate regularly with team, managers, and support staff
- Train new and current team members, as needed
- Assist with continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives
- Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience in manufacturing environment
- Ability to understand detailed work instructions, assignments, drawings and reference materials
- Ability to interpret and act upon a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Good mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills
- Ability to completed welding training program
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
- Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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