Technical Welder (1st Shift)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 21 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.

HOURS: Monday – Thursday 5:00am – 3:30pm

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Technical Welder is responsible for welding production orders or components using MIG and TIG processes to meet customer and quality specifications. This involves using training or knowledge of welding techniques, knowledge of set-up requirements and meeting established production requirements on a consistent basis.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assemble parts to complete units and component parts in a specialized area
• • The ability to perform all the following processes: Fixture Weld Inner Assemblies, Insulation Wrapping, Auto-Welder Operations, End of Cell Checking Fixtures, Air testing
• May use templates, fixtures, surface plate, calipers, snap gauges, or other inspection tools to measure welded components, bead size, or other necessary dimensions per blueprint. Watches for presence of burn through, cold starts, lack of penetration, bead size, or other indications of suspect welds
• Set up and operate assigned machines to produce finished product in a final assembly
• Perform a variety of specialized assembly operations such as jigging, air testing, v-bands and component parts
• Utilize hand tools, power tools and other special equipment within department
• Cleanings and inspecting of all parts
• Complete proper paperwork per station
• Participate in the corrective action process to prevent defects from recurring
• Follow procedures consistently to obtain repeatability
• Participate in team meetings seeking continuous improvements for the operation
• Observe all safety and OSHA procedures and standards. Maximum lifting of 25lb without assistance. PPE is required at times.
• Keep work area safe and clean (5S: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Assume responsibility for quality workmanship that meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor/lead

Job Requirements:

• Must remain current on all welding methods required by NGP or our Customers.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude, proficiency in shop math (fractions, decimals, metric), ability to read and follow specific routing instructions, ability to read and understand setup instructions, ability to read blueprints, proficiency in the use of appropriate measuring instruments (tape measure, dial calipers), ability to check quality of parts against templates.
• Must pass the NGP Weld Test.
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle production requirements and demonstrated problem solving ability from previous work.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand for 10-hour shift.
• Able to bend, twist, stoop to remove parts from baskets and lift to work area.
• Able to load parts into work area and complete baskets without damaging the part.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Inclusive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Wellness Programs
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• And More!

Experience

• 1 year(s): Previous experience welding

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