As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industryA commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organizationA desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forwardA need to create and to innovateEmployment Type: Regular Full-Time HourlyShift: 1st ShiftWork Status: On-sitePosition SummaryThe Senior Welder B performs a variety of routine welding duties. They typically weld nozzles and fittings to tanks and heat exchanger shells and will fit up nozzles or similar components on standard products using jigs and fixtures. This role welds using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes on fillet joints and groove joints with or without backing.Measures of SuccessFull understanding of relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to follow all parameters within.Timely completion of all welding operations within the operational time limits and according to Taco's quality protocols.Capability of welding fillet and groove welds without backing in both the horizontal and flat positions.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Works from standard drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.Performs standardized final welding operations and fit up work using fixtures and jigs to weld tanks and heat exchangers primarily using the FCAW/GMAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat and horizontal positions.Read and interpret basic drawings and perform simple layouts.With assistance and supervision, may perform more complicated welding using various equipment.Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.Monitors quality of work, makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to supervisor.Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.QualificationsRequired:High school diploma or equivalentMust be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding test with the following variables:FCAW/GMAW and submerged -arc welding (SAW) processesSteel-steel and stainless-stainless materialFlat and horizontal positionsWith or without backing2+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned workAbility to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource dataAbility to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, and including standing and liftingAbility to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumesRequires judgment to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, methods and practicesMinimal/No travel requiredPreferred:Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training programExperience welding in a pressure vessel fabrication shopWork EnvironmentThis position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.This position reports into the site every day.This position has no direct reports.Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.Salary range$29.56-$31.71 USDBenefitsWith nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.Taco employees benefit from a company that:Provides competitive salaries and benefitsOffers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning centerBelieves in sharing profits with its employeesIs mindful about family, health and well-beingFosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potentialEmbraces and celebrates diversity#TacoComfortSolutions
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