3rd Shift - Welder

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a 122 year-old, independent American manufacturer of high-power, specialty electric motors, generators, power systems and controls seeks an experienced welder who is a highly organized self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities to achieve company goals while upholding a culture of ethics, integrity, and excellence in everything we do.

OVERVIEW : The Welder supports production objectives through understanding welding principals and extensive knowledge of various welding types. The position works closely with the Production and Engineering teams to ensure welding processes are performed in accordance with prints and order specifications. This full-time role is based in Mansfield, OH.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
• Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
• Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
• Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
• Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
• Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all types of welding, high and low temperature brazing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, torch cutting, plasma cutting, rolling, braking, nibbling, punching, shearing, and sawing of a variety of parts, castings, forgings, fabrications, and subassemblies; may perform maintenance welding and tooling welding when required
• Program and operate CNC Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Table
• Repair defective welds, cracks, castings, and fabrications
• Perform stress stabilizing on parts processed in welding department
• Grind defects and over-welds, and remove flux to support the quality of all welds
• Perform minor machining tasks including layout, pre-drilling, tapping parts for sub-assemblies
• Perform layout on parts processed through the welding department
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• High School diploma or certified equivalent. Welding certification(s) preferred.
• Experience in a variety of welding disciplines including, but not limited to, torch cutting, plasma cutting, rolling, braking, punching, shearing, sawing.
• Ability to read prints, charts, tables, sketches, and specifications
• Experience using forklift, overhead cranes and other lifting devices is helpful
• Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS

• Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimum.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights
• This role may occasionally use standard office equipment such as phones, computers, copiers/printers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write

• is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• is occasionally required to climb, and/or balance and work from ladders/stairs at heights of up to 15 feet
• must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unrestricted
• must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

** ADDITIONAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Although rare, occasional travel may be necessary in this position. In such cases, the employee may be required to:

• obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license
• maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Life insurance
• Group health insurance, including Health Savings Account option
• Dental & vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Ten paid holidays/year

DISCLOSURES
Ideal Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status. Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.