Welder (Pipe Welder)

Job Description

Job Description

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, we proudly serve the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Uniquely positioned in our ability to produce large central systems for an entire plant down to individual filters for a single cutting machine on the floor, our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies come second to none.

The Welder (Pipe Welder) will fabricate a wide variety of small to large sheet metal and structural steel products including guards, chutes, covers, conveyors, tanks, frames, and flumes constructed of material ranging from 14 gauge to ¼” carbon steel plate and stainless steel.

Role and Responsibilities

• While operating a MIG welding machine, regulate current and voltage for proper fusion of metals, pressures, and flow of gas or other materials
• Select materials and gauge of metal
• Work from engineering drawings, layouts, sketches, samples, prototypes, or verbal instructions concerning general requirements
• Use various hand power tools and hand tools to finish product
• Grind out slag, burrs, and sharp edges using portable grinder or sander
• Inspect and mark part number on finished parts
• Operate forklift or overhead crane to move parts and materials
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Record daily attendance and production information on timekeeping system

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Between 2 and 4 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship training in MIG welding and sheet metal fabrication
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawing, routings, and other written instruction
• Knowledge of metal fabrication methods, processes, and equipment
• An understanding of material characteristics as related to the fabrication processes of cutting, bending, rolling, and welding
• Working knowledge of mathematics for metal fabrication, equipment setup, and use including fractions and decimal equivalent
• Frequently push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs
• Fork Lift Operator Certification
• Able to work Second Shift from 3:15pm to 11:45pm CST

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO Employer- M/F/Vets/Disabled

This position has openings on 1st shift, which is 5:00am - 1:30pm CST, or 2nd shift welding openings, which is 3:15pm - 11:45pm CST (includes 30 minute break)