Requisition ID: 59754
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This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Mig Welder Level 2. This role is for our Fall River, MA location. This position requires a person to set up, operate, and tend mig welding machines to produce weldments. They must pay HIGH attention to detail and work under limited supervision. They must efficiently perform the running of a mig welder. This job involves collaborating with other team members to help meet department goals and objectives.
Hourly Pay Rate: $25/hour
Shift:
1st (4:45am-3:15pm) overtime & Saturday as needed
Your responsibilities will include
- Learn and follow all procedures associated with the welding department.
- Able to identify/read and MIG -weld per print including weld symbols.
- Assist in maintaining the department’s production schedule.
- Properly maintain, record and handle material.
- Read and understand schematics, drawings, and other work instructions.
- Set up jobs by selecting appropriate jigs, fixtures, weld patterns, components, programs, tooling, etc. and using them correctly.
- Use hand tools/machines/hoists, etc. to assemble parts for welding.
- Operate/tend the welding machines, including monitoring of gauges, the appearance of the weld stitches, the sound of the welding machine, & other feedback mechanisms – & tuning them to optimize the welding process for quality & efficiency.
- Conduct quality control checks on your work by inspecting, operating, and testing your finished products/processes to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to required specifications, and make any needed adjustments or repairs immediately.
- Perform cleaning operations (scale & BB removal, etc.) on parts post-weld.
- Perform other supporting processes, such as basic routine maintenance, clocking in/out of jobs electronically so that parts can be tracked, and helping control costs by operating effectively & efficiently.
- Have basic working knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Troubleshooting, determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Produce quality product in a team environment to meet department goals and objectives
Minimum requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of Welding experience
Preferred skills and experiences
- Forklift training is a plus
- Mig welding stainless steel
- Ability read engineering drawings
- Knowledge and awareness of all safety protocols
- Experience on how to operate a jib and/or bridge crane
- Experience reading and understanding welding instruction and procedures
- Self-motivated individual which understands the importance of time constraints.
- Proficient in Tig welding
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