Overview
As a member of the McPherson-based team, you will be responsible for the production of highly engineered, custom built components in accordance with product specifications, engineering drawings, work orders, and quality procedures. The role involves various assembly techniques including welding, electrical wiring, and operating overhead cranes.
Responsibilities
- Read and follow standard work, BOMs, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions to build and assemble parts and equipment.
- Obtain necessary tools and equipment.
- Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane.
- Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place.
- Fabricate new metal components in accordance with product data sheets.
- Solve problems and develop innovative solutions while maintaining safety standards.
- Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard.
- Coordinate workflow with team members and third-party agents.
- Execute particular welds professionally and examine work pieces for defects.
- Maintain high quality standards as determined by quality and engineering standards.
- Work independently or with a small team to complete large and complex projects.
- Manage workflow, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot problems.
- Employ physical strength and endurance to complete all welding tasks.
- Determine welding sequence, type and size of electrode, machine settings and tools required.
- Perform fit up and related layout, and welding.
- Change gas cylinders, wire reels, cables, gas lines, wire holder and wire.
- Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
- Complete production and quality assurance forms.
- Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
- Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements.
- Follow and maintain 5S activities.
- Read and comprehend procedures written in English.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certified welder preferred.
- 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred.
- 2 years MIG experience preferred.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to operate a computer to read and input data.
- Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices.
- Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics.
- Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.
- Ability to hold themselves accountable for results.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems.
- Desire to win.
Additional Information
- Ability to stand for approximately 10 hours per day.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
- Position requires frequent standing and repetitive use of hands.
- Bending over, climbing, reaching overhead, kneeling and pushing/pulling are required occasionally.
- Typical working hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday.
- Overtime hours may be available or required according to business needs.