Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.

Overview

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders and construction equipment. The Welder position is responsible for operating wire feed MIG pulse welders to weld steel components together using blueprints, jigs and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Remove slag from plasma cut parts by grinding and/or deburring
• Clean, scrap, grind, or sand completed parts
• Operate handheld plasma, oxy-acetylene torch, handheld grinder and die grinder
• Weld both simple and complex components according to specified prints
• Utilize jigs, fixtures and welding spits to clamp, secure and final weld parts
• Perform general welding equipment maintenance and repair
• Operate pallet jack, cylinder dolly, forklift, cart caddy as required
• Use measuring tools such as caliper, tape measure, and micrometer
• Always maintain a neat and orderly work area

Requirements

• Two (2) year certification from technical school – (preferred)
• One (1) year certification from technical school OR one (1) year MIG experience OR a combination of at least one (1) year experience, training and education (required)
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience using jigs and fixtures in welding applications
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Understands and supports company policies and procedures
• Ability to pass ASV weld test
• Ability to read and understand welding blueprints and weld symbols
• Experience in both heavy and light gauge steel, welding and fabrication
• Proven traits in dependability, initiative, and proficient in time management

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: M-TH
• Location: Grand Rapids, MN
• Starting Wage: $22.52/hr (Step Increases at 6,12, 24 months)
• Potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 6% of base salary