Welder

Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $35.87 - $23.85

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Job Description

The Intermediate Welder is responsible for setting up and operating welding processes while achieving and maintaining established quality and productivity standards. You'll have an opportunity to use your welding skills to produce high quality parts that go into our Tennant products. If you are looking for a role where you can be a part of a team and use your problem-solving skills, then this is the role for you.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Entry Level Welders in interpreting production orders, method layouts and Engineering Drawings(blue prints) to determine the use of fixtures and proper work procedures.

• Perform gas shielded metallic arc welding (MIG), gas shielded tungsten arc welding (TIG) and resistance welding

• Perform additional operations such as; grinding, spatter removal and any other duties as assigned

• Layout, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machine frames and parts, using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering requirements.

• Process may be non-descript or variable, requiring changeovers/setup, troubleshooting, and adjustment to complete assigned tasks

• Achieve and maintain efficiency standards within 3 months.

• Adept at performing 3 or more processes proficiently within department standards (productivity - quality - safety)

• Utlilize equipment and measures weld length, pitch and size to drive part accuracy within print tolerances and minimize Quality Notifications and Scrap.

• Focus on continuous improvement. Acts as agent of change on the shop floor by influencing peers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

• Technical degree and 2 or more years of welding experience OR 5 or more years of welding experience without degree

• Must pass written and Hands on Tennant Welding Assessment Test

• Two years general sheet metal training or two years vocational training in sheet metal or related field preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Rountinely lifts up to 40 lbs

• Requires standing most of the time, continuous bending, stooping squatting, and lifting

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close Vision, Distance Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, ability to Adjust Focus.

• Requires good manual dexterity

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

• Hearing and vision protection required in all areas

• Safety shoes required in all areas

• Exposure to oil, grease, dust, dirt, heat, fumes, metal particles, sparks, sharp-edged materials, and noise

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposed to hazards/risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.).

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we…

Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.

Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.

Connect with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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