First Shift Welder I

Scott Engineering is looking for a skilled welder who, under close supervision, operates arc and heliarc equipment to weld metal cabinets, frames, and small parts. Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process. Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment.

$23 - $26 hourly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Check welding equipment for proper operations.
• Sets up a job for welding    
• Obtains and positions clamps.
• Level frame for welding and determine proper welding spots, types, and sizes given stress requirements.
• Use wrenches, ratchets, grinders, and hand tools as needed.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous waste generated during welding operations, which include spent rods, grinding dust, oils, and aerosol cans. 
• Clean and maintain the work area.
• Report any spills, leaks, or damaged containers.
• Ensure contaminated rags, wipes, and lubricants are never discarded in general trash.
• Responsible for consistently meeting quality and production standards.
• May assist with sheet metal, fabrication, grinding, and assembly work for crews as needed.
• Must consistently and properly wear proper PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Able to interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of a variety of welding methods.
• Able to make accurate calculations and measurements to ensure perfect fitment.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Able to keep up with production needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Treat people with respect
• Knowledge of proper disposal of contaminated rags, wipes, lubricants, and other wastes. 

Education: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience: One to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand and walk for long durations as required.
• Able to consistently wear proper PPE as required for the job.
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities required for this job include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to lift, carry, move, push, and pull heavy material up to 25+ pounds.
• Adaptable and able to maintain performance in extreme temperature conditions, including hot and cold work environments.

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Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., a leader in designing and producing medium voltage pole-and pad-mounted equipment for the American utility and adjacent industries, provides customers with complete, fully customized power distribution solutions built to the highest quality standards.

At Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., we see our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure as a competitive advantage. Each of our employees is a "business owner" with a vested interest in our success. We're also proud of our status as an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)/DBE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) supplier that complies with these requirements.

We are building a world-class company at Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., and the way we do that is by living our core values, supporting our company's vision, and working together towards one common goal to always be at our best through continuous and never-ending improvements.