Layout Welder - Alfa Laval Inc

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place every day.

About the Position:

We have 2 openings for Layout Welder / fitter positions that will work in the fabrication of ASME certified spiral heat exchangers fabricated from carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloys, and titanium.  Will use prints and other documents to layout, fit, and weld using GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW and SMAW processes. All work is ASME certified and stamped.

All employees are expected to support the company’s core values, safety, quality and attendance initiatives that help ensure we meet all our commitments to our customers, to include the following:

• Conducts himself/herself in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors.

• Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.

• Complies with all company policies and procedures.

• Perform fabrication, welding and fitting operations in accordance with ASME and Alfa Laval standards.

• Must be able to perform x-ray quality open root weld joints in accordance with ASME pressure vessel code in carbon steel, stainless steel duplex, nickel alloys, and titanium materials.

• Must be able to perform pressure vessel fitting operations on carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloys, and titanium heat exchangers.

• Must be able to read prints, interpret weld symbols, read work instructions, and communicate in a respectful manner.

• Perform liquid penetrant and other non-destructive testing as required.

• Perform quality checks and continuously inspect their materials and production to ensure product is in conformance. Identifies and communicates any non-conforming products per SOP or applicable process.

• Accurately records data on quality documentation, components and product per company standards and/or customer requirements.

• Participates in the team’s continuous improvement and development in accordance with the Alfa Laval Production System (ALPS). Examples include 5S, Problem resolution process (PRP), and Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM).

• Control of quality, deviations and line stops together with support functions.

• Organize, and clean workstation both during and at the end of each shift.

• When needed support team members with immediate problem solving.

• Support production with other duties as required.

• Assists Lead or Supervisor with various tasks and training others as needed.

What you know:

High School diploma (GED) minimum. Candidates interested in company-sponsored GED program will be considered. Must have a respectful approach to working with others, including the following experience:

• Welding degree or certification preferred.

• 3 years minimum welding experience within a manufacturing environment

• 1 year of minimum experience in pipe fitting, or advanced training in fitting/welding.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

• Stands or walks 70% of workday.

• Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

• Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure)

What’s in it for you? 

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. 

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