Briggs & Stratton

Overview

The Welder I position at Briggs & Stratton involves performing basic welding tasks to ensure components meet engineered specifications. The company is a leading producer of engines for outdoor power equipment and offers diverse power solutions globally.

Responsibilities

• Sets welding machine voltage and wire speed for proper fusion of metals following standard work methods and detailed drawings.
• Welds assemblies to engineering specifications.
• Performs basic maintenance of welding equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Inspects weldments for obvious defects such as weld spatter, rough welds, missing welds, and sharp corners/edges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Basic blueprint reading preferred.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility.

Benefits

• None mentioned.

Additional Information

• Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (25 to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs), and occasionally lifting heavy weight materials (up to 70 lbs).
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.