Welder - Baker Manufacturing Company : Job Details

Job Title: Industrial Pitless 1st shift Location: Evansville, WI Job Type: Full-time Department: Welding Compensation: $23.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience Hours: Monday - Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm; Overtime may be required depending on business needs Summary The Welder is responsible for preparing materials, assembling components, and performing welding tasks according to engineered drawings to fabricate high-quality end products. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for fabrication processes.
• Lay out and assemble components based on engineering drawings.
• Perform fabrication tasks, including cutting/threading pipe, thermal cutting, welding, grinding, assembly, painting, and packaging.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain inventory of perishable items.
• Follow safe work practices and implement 5S housekeeping techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with measurement tools.
• Pipe fitting and MIG welding to ASME code standards.
• TIG welding of thin-wall tubing.
• Thermal cutting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical prints and drawings.
• Skilled with hand tools (e.g., wrenches, grinders, drills).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Forklift operation experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of recent welding experience.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid AWS D1.1 or ASME Section IX GMAW welding certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write basic correspondence and communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Ability to solve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle materials and tools.
• Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, especially during grinding operations.

Monday - Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm; Overtime may be required depending on business needs Monday-Thursday 10 hours