Welder - First Shift Position

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The Welder performs various types of welds to meet and exceed customer expectations while following all safety, quality, production and environmental practices. The role is located on-site at our manufacturing site in Auburn, AL. This role is first shift with hours of 5:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and weekends as need with hours of 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.Role Responsibilities:

• Performs Mig and Tig welding processes.
• Adjust welding machine settings as required to maintain a quality weld.
• Performs setups and changeovers for departments in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Change tips, weld liner, nozzle, wire, and torch.
• May rotate to other departments as needed to operate a variety of equipment.
• Uses all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required. May be required to wear PAPR.
• Interprets part prints, specifications, production orders, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Completes daily inspections and cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Utilize route sheets and blueprints as needed to produce parts accordingly.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime hours.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate ability to:

• Complete Donaldson welding certification.
• Demonstrate proficiently in the operation, changeover, and all required quality checks for department for which applying.
• Reads and understands blueprints, pack specs, shipping requirements, and route sheets.
• Shows strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience welding in a production environment.
• Two-year welding certificate from an accredited welding program.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: Mig welding, Tig welding, blueprints, safety, troubleshooting, quality checks, team environment

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