Welder

Welder
Weir ESCO
Covington, KY
Onsite, Full Time

Purpose of Role: The Welder is responsible for support the fabrication and assembly of products by accurately interpreting blueprints and using a tape measure to position components. The role involves operating a MIG (Spray Arc) welder to ensure consistent weld quality and structural integrity. It requires the use of various toolssuch as clamps, hooks, grinders, and overhead cranesto align, secure, and finish parts to specification. The individual is also responsible for safely handling materials and maintaining a clean and organized work environment while performing routine duties.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. Its a big challenge but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individuals contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Holds, positions, and reads tape measure to layout and assemble product per blueprint specification.

• Operate a MIG (Spray Arc) welder in a consistent mode, assuring penetration and quality, while holding to blueprint specification.

• Places and moves blocking, braces, jigs and other tools to hold parts. Hammers wedges, pulls pry bar, uses pulleys and other tools to align parts.

• Grinds or chips rough edges, surplus weld, slag or scale.

• Positions and turns product with clamps, hooks, straps and dawgs. Uses fixtures and tack butt straps or parts for fabrication of product.

• Operates air grinders, torches, and overhead cranes (2 lbs 14 lbs.)

• Transports and handles materials using the tools, supplies and material handling equipment (overhead crane) in a safe manner.

• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment daily. Performs other routine duties.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED

• 3 years welding experience preferred

• Completion of Weld Certification as per MII requirement in 90 days

• Good reading, writing, mathematical, verbal and computer skills

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options

• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match

• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year

• 11 Paid Holidays per year

• Flexibility in your schedule

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weirs technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page .

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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