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Certified Welder

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.

???????Responsibilities:

  • 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.

 

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