Welder I - 1st shift

Reports to: Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Position Title: Welder, all levels

Position Summary: 

Under the direction of the Manager and/or Supervisor of Manufacturing Operations, uses various welding processes to weld, repair, and/or join metal components holding shop standards. Produces a quality product in a timely manner that conforms to all written practices. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments to equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts which requires the use of protective gear to ensure safety.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to shop blueprints, SOE’s, OMS’s, to AWS specifications.
• Welding processes will include GMAW, TMAW, Arc Stud Welding, and Resistance Welding.
• Cuts metal using oxy-acetylene, plasma cutter, or grinding discs following shop blueprints.
• May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of AWS.
• May operate the following: Shear, Chop Saw, Crane, Die Grinder, Notcher, Drill Press, Grinder, Bandsaw, Forklift, and Iron Worker.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilization of lean practices to improve processes and sustain good housekeeping.
• Must be able to wear protective gear and equipment.
• Maintains an attitude which consistently represents the organizational culture, including: the mission, vision and core attributes
• Other Ad hoc duties as assigned by manager 
• Supports “Lean Business Enterprise” initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.  Completion of some secondary/trade school technical and/or general business course is preferred. 
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience (W1), or equivalent combination of technical school, on-the-job training and work experience in welding experience.
• Ability to pass a welding test and attention to detail.

 Additional Requirements:

• Good math skills are preferred to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Able to lift and/or move heavy objects/components, frequently up to 25lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods on a concrete floor.
• Able to walk, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in English.
• Able to work independently and with others.

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.

About Nortek Air Solutions:               Nortek Air Solutions, LLC (NAS) is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

NAS is the largest manufacturer of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in North America. Its products include FANWALL TECHNOLOGY®, air handlers, packaged DX, vertical self-contained systems, energy recovery ventilators with integrated heating and cooling systems, coils and more. NAS has five strategically located manufacturing facilities which encompass over 2 million square feet of clean space and 180 sales representative offices. NAS’s brands are known for innovation and advanced technology and provide customers with product solutions for every indsutrial need includidng commercial air handlers, clean room systems, and mission critical technology. NAS’s end markets include healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, clean rooms, and data centers.

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.