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WATTS Manual Welder-1 in Woodland, California
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs layout, marking, cutting, welding and finishing on stainless steel components. Must be able to perform leak proof quality welds and applications with following weld joints- corner joints, tee joints, butt welds.
Job Description
Marks, cuts, fits together and bolts, clamps, or tack welds parts to secure in position for welding.
Welds metal parts using a variety of welding processes, on a wide variety of joint configurations while working in positions both internal and external to the component on dissimilar material thicknesses.
Produces a weldment from numerous components to completed product.
Safely operates a variety of hoisting and rigging equipment.
Ability to use MIG, & Plasma Torches.
Works primarily with stainless steel parts and assemblies which are generally large, awkward, and heavy.
Interprets and performs tasks such as layout, cutting and welding based on written work instructions and weld symbols. Understand and comply with workmanship standards and work independently as needed.
Obtains proper fusion using care to perform a high quality, consistent welds and avoiding unnecessary weld spatter, burn through, crystallization or distortion.
Interprets fabrication drawings, bills of material and is able to make calculations and check for compliance to specifications.
Polishes, grinds, and cleans metal surfaces and welds as required.
Operates hand trucks, carts, pallet trucks, and hoists for movement of materials.
Detects defective material, unusual conditions, or operating difficulties and reports to the supervisor or lead person.
Must be willing to cross-train into other areas as required to meet production schedules and/or manufacturing needs.
Must be able to work extra hours daily and on weekends as required.
Must be able to work in a non-controlled climate - i.e. no air conditioning in the plant
Completes all tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor/Manager of Manufacturing.
Adheres to all Company Safety Programs, Rules and Regulations, and Employee Procedural Guidelines
PAY RANGE: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Attention to Detail: Welders need to make clean lines and cuts when welding. Paying attention to the job at hand is necessary.
Dexterity: MIG welders work with their hands, and need to be steady during the welding process.
Strength: MIG welders often need to lift or hold heavy pieces of metal in place while welding.
Stamina: MIG welders can expect long hours on their feet, often in hot conditions.
Technical Skills: Welding equipment requires technical know-how, as does reading blueprints and understanding how the final product should look.
Troubleshooting Skills: Welders should see flaws in welds or structural imperfections in the metal.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on:
Drainage and Water Reuse
HVAC and Hot Water
Plumbing and Flow Control
Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting
We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.
Learn more about the Watts way, here (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) .
Specialties
Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas
Headquarters
Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA
Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China
Company Size
About 5,000 employees
Website
http://www.watts.com/
http://www.wattsindustries.com/
http://www.wattsasia.com/
Industry
Machinery
Founded
1874