Welder at The Ulven Companies

The Position Summary: The Welder plays a crucial role in the production process by performing various welding and fabrication processes to achieve precise and durable metal joints, ensuring the overall quality and integrity of the final products. Their skill and attention to detail contribute significantly to the successful completion of projects and the overall efficiency of the manufacturing operation.

This position is full time, Monday - Friday located in Hubbard, Oregon

People are our main assetPeriod. Recognized for their talents, craftsmanship, and pride, they represent the Ulven tradition.

Wage: $26 - $32/hour DOE

The Essentials: If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

• Perform welding operations: setting up welding equipment, selecting appropriate welding techniques, and welding metal components according to specifications.
• Understand and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to carry out welding tasks accurately.
• Regularly inspect and maintain welding equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Inspect welded joints and finished products to ensure that customer, industry, and organizational quality standards and specifications are met.
• Adhere to safety procedures, guidelines, and regulations to ensure a safe work environment for oneself and others.
• Prepare materials for welding by cleaning, cutting, and shaping them as required.
• Work closely with other team members, such as machinists, engineers, and quality control personnel, to achieve project goals.
• Identify and resolve welding issues, such as defects in welds, equipment malfunctions, or material inconsistencies.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and some robotic welding techniques, including understanding the differences between them and when to apply each method.
• Keep up to date with the latest welding technologies, techniques, and equipment, especially in robotic welding applications.
• Maintain accurate records of welding activities, including materials used, welding parameters, and any quality control measurements.
• Seek opportunities for skills development and training to enhance welding capabilities and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of welding experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding processes.
• TIG and robotic welding experience, a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the differences between welding techniques (MIG, TIG, robotic) and aptitude for determining the appropriate method for specific welding applications.
• Basic understanding of metals and fabrication processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding safety procedures.
• Ability to effectively use welding tools and equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills in welding operations.
• Effective communication skills for teamwork.
• Good hand-eye coordination for precise welding work.

Physical, Environmental, and Other Information:

• The work is done in an industrial environment.
• Lifting and/or carry, reach, push/pull heavy objects, equipment, materials, or parts up to 50 lbs., over 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Regularly required to twist or bend.
• Repetitively and precisely handle tools, parts, and equipment with hands or fingers.
• Frequently bend or stoop to access equipment, and reach overhead, when necessary/
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is essential for tasks such as operating machinery, aligning parts, and performing quality checks.
• Able to hear and verbally communicate effectively with coworkers is crucial for safety and productivity.
• The ability to navigate around the manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and react quickly to changing conditions is important.
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally sitting, kneeling, crouching, or crawling depending on the task at hand.
• Regularly exposed to unusual elements, such as high temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, steam, humidity, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises and vibration.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): This could include safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, and other gear to ensure worker safety.

All positions at The Ulven Companies require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, the incumbent must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Residents and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.

Drug testing and background checks are required for all Ulven positions. The Ulven Companies are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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