Welder

About the job

Winfield, West Virginia
Welder

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. ​We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expected ​to stop any unsafe behaviour – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

• Your responsibilities
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions
• Work includes set-up and laying out work using fixtures and positioning devices
• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job’s needs
• Utilize in-process measuring techniques including but not limited to weld gauges
• Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and/or work orders
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, etc
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs
• May perform flame cutting or arc welding operations when required

• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes and may at time be required to wear a respirator
• The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE
• The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility

• What you bring
• 2 years’ experience preferred
• Welding certification(s) preferred
• Must have an understanding of basic metallurgy, tolerance, tools, mathematics, etc
• Familiar with a variety of welder concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to understand welding symbols and diagrams, read blueprints, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts
• Must be thoroughly familiar with welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and compressed gasses
• Must have the ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes

• What we offer
• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

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