Flange Fit Up Operator

Bigger, Better, Broadwind!

How big is the project and how thick is the steel? We build things most companies can't even move!

Broadwind Energy has an opening in our Abilene plant for a Flange Fit Up Operator. We are busy and that's good. This position is on our B Shift - 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday. This shift comes with a $2.00/hr shift differential. Interested? Keep reading.

The role of this job is to fabricate and weld steel structures and components to customer specifications utilizing applicable WPS and work instructions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include some or all of the following responsibilities)

• Follow all work instructions and weld to established parameters
• Preheat welds
• Weld GMAW in the flat and horizontal positions
• Clean weld joints
• Visually inspect joint for cleanliness and depth
• Visually inspect part prior to quality inspection
• Fit parts keeping offset in spec, making sure orientation and alignment marks are correct
• Measure lay-out
• Fabricate simple weldments to print
• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing wire, drive rolls, liner, contact tip, clean equipment, and replace consumables
• Operate overhead crane after certification
• Properly inspect rigging equipment and use proper rigging technique
• Record job and labor code information in time matrix
• Actively support all EHS and continuous improvement initiatives
• Basic handling of Oxy fuel torch
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of welding experience or, completion of a welder's training program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Overhead crane after certification (can be completed after hire)
• Candidate must be able to pass a Jaeger J2 vision test
• Must be able to pass new hire drug tests as well as periodic randoms.

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Must be able to complete and pass weld qualification test(s)
• Able to read and follow all weld training and certification information

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend documents including technical information and blueprints. Ability to speak effectively before employees and as a representative of the Company.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables at the same time.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to bend and squat. The employee is required to operate heavy equipment such as cranes and man lifts. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping and handling structural material is required. The employee must have the ability to keep hands and arms steady while moving your arm or while holding the hand and arm in one position. The employee must have the ability to quickly move and must be able to grasp with two hands. The employee must have the ability to use the abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing. The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 80 pounds or more with assistance. Employee may be exposed to weld dust or fumes as a part of the welding process. Exposed to noise while in the manufacturing environment. May be exposed to hot, cold or humidity while external doors are opened or when going from one building to another.