Trimmer (Welder)

Company: Burnham Commercial

Burnham Commercial is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality boilers and control systems for commercial and industrial applications. Our history of quality, reliability and value make Burnham Commercial the leader in commercial heating equipment. While there are many imitators, there's only one Burnham Commercial.

We are looking for a Trimmer (Welder) to join our team! This position will fabricate parts required for the final stages of steel boiler construction in accordance with ASME code requirements. Fabricated parts will be mounted or attached to the boiler according to the reports and blueprints provided. The ideal candidate will be able to weld, read blueprints, and have experience with various measuring tools.

This is a full-time, union-hourly position located in Lancaster, PA. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM; Saturdays as needed (maximum of two required 6 AM - 12 PM).

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares front and rear covers of boilers and fabricates parts to make complete sub-assembly for mounting to all types of boilers. Uses automatic stud welder, affixes studs to covers, installs door lugs and front and rear doors as required
• Prepares material to make breeching connections for all types of boilers
• Prepares material, fabricate parts for all access doors, transition pieces and other special sub-assemblies which may be required for all types of boilers
• Using burning torch, welding machine, and various hand tools required to fabricate above sub-assemblies
• Assembles all parts necessary to make bases and transports bases to designated area
• Secures jam rings for front and back of boiler
• Shoot studs (retaining) on center punched marks around rings
• Fits front and back rings so that they are square and aligned with boiler shell. After fitting, clamps and tack welds rings
• Removes clamps and completely seam welds rings to boiler shell
• Grinds off tack welds
• Fits rear door to rings and boiler shell
• Sets and welds hinges to boiler shell and doors
• Fits in lifting ring and peephole and welds completely
• Determines diameter of stack and secures material of proper size
• Installs front and rear smoke box on all boilers as required
• Lays out opening for stack on top of boiler shell and burns out
• Fits stack and welds to shell
• Repeats similar operations, except for stack, in order to complete front section
• Fabricates skids and bases for boilers by measuring, fitting and welding
• Performs related work as directed commensurate with this or lesser rates labor grade

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MUST be able to pass ASME 2G stick, 2G MIG, and 3G stick weld tests
• Ability to read blueprints and/or diagrams
• Experience with measuring tools

Physical Demands:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the 1st of the next month from your date of hire
• 401(k) plan
• Weekly pay
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months