Owen Industries Welder

Summary/ObjectivesAssemble, weld, & fabricate carbon steel for structural steel projectsObjective: To equip new welders with comprehensive skills and knowledge in various welding processes, safety protocols, equipment maintenance, quality control, and practical applications, ensuring readiness for production welding at Owen Industries within 90 days.

ABOUT THE JOB

Essential Functions• Weld in accordance to customer specifications, weld procedures, & dimensions indicated on drawings.• Preheat, cut, & clean pieces as required. • Identify steel shapes, sizes, & mill tolerances• Read shop drawings & take measurements to plan layout & proper procedures.• Fabricate sub-pieces for overall assembly.• Maintain quality standards against job specifications / industry standards & reports deviations.Expectations• Regular attendance and punctuality• Promotes safe working conditions• Support & encourage other team members in a positive work environment.• Achieve the required quality standards.• Achieve on-time delivery to internal & external customers.• Participate & support Continuous Improvement Programs & other company initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weld in accordance to customer specifications, weld procedures, and dimensions indicated on drawings.
• Preheat, cut, and clean pieces as required.
• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Read shop drawings and take measurements to plan layout and proper procedures.
• Fabricate sub-pieces for overall assembly.
• Maintain quality standards against job specifications / industry standards and reports deviations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a welder preferred.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing.
• Ability to read and comprehend shop drawings.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Preferred Education and Experience• Experience as a welder preferred.• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing.• Ability to read and comprehend shop drawings. Physical Demands: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. Environment is not fully climate controlled.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

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APPLICATION PROCESS: This SkillBridge internship opportunity is managed by Iowa Workforce Development. In order to begin the process please complete a SkillBridge Service Member Application at the link below and be sure to select Owen Industries and the Welder program. Once received a member of Owen Industries' team will reach out to you to further discuss your interest and any additional opportunities that may align with your end goals here in Iowa. https://seam.ly/5dOpQgZ8