Welders

Job Title: Spot Welder

Location: 701 Lilac Drive N Golden Valley, MN 55422

Duration: Long Term

Pay Rate: $22/hr on W2 (including all benefits)

Shift: 1 ^st Shift

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.).