Job Description
This position is based in Vermillion, SD but travels throughout the Midwest.
O'Connor Kiln and Dryer, Inc. is a veteran owned company that specializes in rotary kiln and dryer maintenance, as well as other types of drums.
Pay Range: $26 - $30 per hour.
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- SIMPLE IRA (based on eligibility)
- Vacation / Unpaid Leave of Absense
- Holiday Pay
- Per Diem
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (potential overnight shifts), Monday through Sunday. Must be able to travel to customer job site.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be REQUIRED.
- This is REQUIRED to reach the pay range of $30 per hour.
- Proven experience as a certified welder. 2+ years of AWS certified welding experience.
- Experience using a variety of welding equipemt and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc).
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc).
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc).
- Deftness and attention to detail.
- Proficient in English.
- Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required.
- Required to pass pre-employment drug test and random drug testing.
- Required to pass pre-employment physical wellness exam during interviewing.
- Required to pass an in-house welding performance test.
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- OSHA 10 REQUIRED.
- Complete all OKD required safety training.
- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
- Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.