Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
Job Summary
Working under limited supervision, sets up and operate welding equipment without assistance following department policy and procedures manual. Welds, fabricates and reconditions components and parts to customer, OEM and industry standards using basic oxy-acetylene brazing techniques, shielded metal arc (Stick), gas metal arc (MIG), gas tungsten arc(TIG), submerged arc (SAW) and other resistance welding operations. Cuts materials and components to required specification using oxy-acetylene, air arc and plasma equipment. Interprets mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches and performs precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping, fitting and welding.
Key Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates welding and cutting equipment under limited supervision
- Works within appropriate weld procedure guidelines to meet customer/contract specifications and applies knowledge of metals and alloys being welded or cut
- Performs any other work necessary to finish and fit parts to required customer specifications including some pipe fitting/welding.
- Plans sequence of own work operations and methods of set-up based upon weld procedures being utilized and work order requirements
- Maintains a safe, neat and orderly workstation.
- Maintains welding equipment as required to keep machines in good operating condition and maintains welding supplies and consumables in appropriate storage environment per specifications
- Assists in the disassembly, inspection, and re-assembly of pump equipment when required.
- Provides information to allow a smooth transition for other coworkers to follow through with in-process work during or prior to a shift change as required
- Assists other team members as directed, including training and assisting less experienced coworkers.
- Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide Quality Management effort.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Works overtime as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of five years experience in a cutting, welding and fabrication of Ability to learn and pass various weld certification test (s)
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints, apply knowledge of weld rods, weld wire, weld equipment settings and basic math skills
- Possess basic hand tools, basic precision measuring tools and proper safety shoes and attire as specified by a minimum tool requirements list specific to the facility requirements
- Must have a high school diploma
What we offer you
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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