Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Welder at our Salisbury, NC shop. Reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, the Welder will primarily be responsible for safely performing weld buildup and cutting operations on rock crusher machines and sub-assemblies as part of an overall remanufacture process.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high level of safety and ensure that the team maintains a safety-first culture
• Perform weld build up on crusher parts using manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welding processes
• Utilize welding processes such as FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW
• Use positioners and manipulators to maneuver large workpieces to be welded
• Perform cutting operations using oxyacetylene, oxyfuel, exothermic, carbon air arc, plasma cutters, grinders and a CNC burn table.
• Excavate cracks, use dye penetrant, bevel and fill crack repair in steels
• Use hydraulic rams to push and pull pieces in and out of place
• Ensure completion of quality control documentation
• Operate rosebuds, torches and induction rope to preheat pieces to desired welding temperatures
• Load, unload and program a stress relief oven
• Weld on cast iron, manganese, and Cu-AL dissimilar
• Use tooling such as an ironworker, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, magnetic drills, come-a-longs, chain-hoists, grinders, hammers and wedges to accomplish assigned tasks
• Influence others in the work group to remain on task and reduce socialization
• Complete task training on all overhead cranes, forklifts, sweepers, manlift, scissor lifts, welders and torches within 90 days of hire
• Use 5S methodology in conjunction with the floor sweeper to maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Extend total life expectancy of assets by learning PM procedures for all equipment utilized and remanufactured by the welding group
• Flexibility to work schedule with changing needs based on workload; will include some Fridays and weekends
• Report damaged tools and tag out of service so that they can be replaced
• Develop operational equipment checks to catch failures before they arise

Qualifications and Skills:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Must be a self-motivated, strong work ethic individual that is willing to work with minimal supervision and at high level of accountability to operational requirements
• A strong mechanical background
• Ability to correctly measure parts with tape measures, pi tapes and straight edges are necessary to perform the job functions
• Basic computer skills with the ability to report and transfer information
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions, cold and wind, sometimes rain, will be required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. will be required