| Location | Hampton, VA |
ETC is seeking an experienced Welder II to join our Mazomanie manufacturing team. This hands-on role is responsible for fabricating and welding structural components to print specifications while meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards. The ideal candidate brings strong production welding experience across multiple processes (MIG, Stick, and Flux Core), the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to precision, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Representative Responsibilities:
Fabricates, welds, grinds, cuts, and erects structural metal frames to standards and specifications
Operates cranes to move structural frames and other materials around the shop
Plans procedures and selects tools and materials to follow work order to completion
Sets-up welders for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core
Fabricates product by cutting and welding metals
Ensures parts are fabricated to print specifications
Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled
Completes paperwork correctly, labels parts per order and forwards the product to the next station
Follows production priorities
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions irregularities, and continuing needs
Ensures product quality meets standards by frequently checking work
Ensures quality meets standards by checking measurement and parts are welded to meet the correct orientation
Selects the appropriate welding application and performs visual quality checks to ensure welding reflects correct penetration
Applies specified finish through use of proper grinding techniques.
Follows ISO procedures
Uses appropriate documentation, e.g., ECRs and NCMRs, to identify and communicate issues
Adheres to safety standards at all times
Ensures that safe methods and practices are used
Abides by safety procedures, work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines
Wears personal protective equipment when required
Informs management of any safety concerns when they arise
Learns new tasks, procedures and assemblies as needed
Listens to, understands and follow instructions while learning new assignments
Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks intelligent questions when necessary
Maintains a clean and organized work environment
Ensures after task is completed, floor is swept and tools are returned to designated area
Maintains tools regularly
Ensures that machines are cleaned and maintained as scheduled
Informs manager or team lead of supply needs
Shuts welder and gas off at the end of each shift
Other duties as assigned
Completes special projects and requests in a timely and positive fashion
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
Formal one year technical diploma in welding or equivalent work experience
3 years production welding experience, structural welding experience preferred
Proven competency to be able to be certified in:
AWS D1.1 3G SMAW Certification
AWS D1.1 1G FCAW Certification
AWS D1.1-08 GMAW Certification
Knowledge of metalwork theory
Knowledge of various welding techniques (TIG, MIG, Stick, Flux Core) and able to adjust equipment to its proper setting
Strong welding skills
Knowledge of finish grinding with various types of grinders
Mechanical Aptitude
Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids
Good organizational skills
Good math skills
Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.
Proven ability to understand instructions and follow directions
Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools
Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed
Demonstrated ability to effectively implement and respond to change
Able to work at a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, steel-toed shoes and other appropriate protective equipment
Able to lift, carry, push and or pull up to 50 lbs. frequently
Able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
Able to Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently
Able to read blueprints
Able to use a variety of hand tools
Able to drive Forklift and operate pallet jack
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to operate overhead cranes