Bench & Flight Welder

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What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Welding Technicians are responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabrications on augers, chain assemblies, and related components used in industrial manufacturing for Diamond-Drives. This role requires proficiency in MIG welding techniques, blueprint reading, and working with various metals to ensure structural integrity and product reliability. Technicians may progress through three levels if they have met the required skills and qualifications for each role.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow detailed instructions of assignment including but not limited to; work instruction, blueprints, route cards, and verbal/written instructions.

Prepare and configure welding equipment and materials according to job specification.

Perform welding tasks in accordance with ISO and ASI standards, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in all fabrication and repair processes.

Weld and fabricate augers, chain links, and associated parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.

Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and compliance with quality standards. Including performing layout, fitting, and assembly of metal components.

Operate welding equipment, grinders, and other tools safely and efficiently.

Maintain adequate housekeeping, ensuring clean and organized work area. 

Must practice all safety procedures and complete necessary trainings related to job duty.

Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and support staff.

Perform all other relative duties as required or as directed.

CORE RESPONSIBILITES:

Assemble augers, chain and/or components by verifying correct placement of all components and ensuring proper alignment and fit during the build process.

Weld parts together according to specifications and quality standards, ensuring precise and compliant assemblies.

Collaborate with team memebers to verify accurary throughout build process. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years of welding experience  or successful completion of a welding program from a technical school, community college, union apprenticeship, or vocational training program.

Basic knowledge of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, Flux-Cored, and/or Stick welding.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and weld symbols.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years of welding experience

MIG welding experience, with the ability to produce high-quality welds. Specifically, .045 and .035 wire

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Manufacturing experience, refer to qualifications for job level.

Ability to read, write, and speak effectively for general understanding of required documentation, instructions, and procedures.

Preferred

Welding certification

MIG and TIG welding experience

Certifications from College or Technical School.

Hourly compensation for this role starts at $24.00. This full-time position is eligible for a paid time off plan that includes 10 additional company paid holidays, 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k) with company match after one (1) month of employment plus quarterly Core Defined Contributions, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.