Welding Technician

Welding Technicians perform a wide variety of general sheet metal fabrication jobs, including MIG and TIG welding. Welding Technicians must work safely and efficiently on a large variety of parts to meet strict weld quality to exceed pressure test measures and close part tolerance requirements.

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role may also routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, anything over 50 pounds must use approved apparatus or another person to assist.

· Must be able to wear welding jacket, welding gloves, and face shield at all times while welding.

· Must be able to bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

· Ability to push/pull product on carts, racks, pallets, and shelves.

· Ability to see weld at closer distance to ensure weld quality.

· Ability to work with temperature fluctuations within the plant dependent on the season.

· Must wear required hearing protection.

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.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 

Heat Recovery Innovations is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability, and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

About Heat Recovery Innovations (HRI):

HRI (www.heatrecoveryinnovations.com) is an energy transition enabler, collaborating with innovative companies and technologies. We collaborate with customers of all sizes to develop the next generation of heat recovery technologies to improve fuel efficiency for power generation, transportation, and industrial applications. HRI’s proven team has deep industry experience in designing, engineering, and producing high temperature heat exchangers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15 days of paid time off (PTO) with accrual beginning day one

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Annual allowance for work-related wear

Health insurance (80% employer-paid)

Dental (100% employer-paid option available)

Vision (100% employer-paid)

Short term and long-term Disability (100% employer-paid)

Life insurance 

Long term care offerings

401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Sets up and operates a variety of MIG and TIG welders.

· Selects correct tooling and fixtures and adjusts equipment to correct settings.

· Adhere to strict safety and departmental guidelines.

· Should problems or discrepancies arise, confidently and clearly address with management.

· Perform operator machine maintenance including cleaning, monitoring for oil leaks, lubrication, listening for unusual noises, and identifying worn components.

· Versatile and capable of operating several machines and performing varied operations and assignments.

· Wearing required safety apparel such as safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, welding helmets, and follows all safety procedures relating to welding and fabrication.

· Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

· Performs other functions as needed based on business need.

· Ability to learn laser and plasma welding.

Competencies: 

· High school education or equivalent preferred.

· Welding certification a plus.

· 2-5 years’ experience welding in a similar welding environment preferred, though training will be provided for the right candidate.

· Weld (MIG/TIG) experience required.

· Reads and interprets blueprints, checking parts to prints to ensure that parts are manufactured to specifications.

· Reviews and interprets job aids and shop orders.

· Uses measuring instruments, such as verniers and gauges, to measure material, making necessary adjustments to ensure quality parts.

· Performs basic shop math calculations to correctly set up machines.

· Reads, interprets, and completes routine paperwork, including recording proper information.

· Ability to use equipment to identify metal types and thicknesses