Welder - First Shift

Job Opportunity : Welder

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we've helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe. We currently seek to fill the position of Welder on first shift (T-F 6 AM to 4 : 30 PM) to assemble and weld components according to blueprints or specific instructions, all while advancing KBC's mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.

Responsibilities

Welders are responsible for :

Welding components to specified instructions, utilizing standard welding equipment (TIG, Flux Core, MIG, Stick) to predetermined dimensions and tolerance.

Verifying and acknowledging component part is properly prepared, fabricated, and braced for the weld process specified.

Operating brake press, hydraulic presses, drill press, and hydraulic rollers.

Maintaining, organizing, and cleaning equipment and the work area.

Accurately recording job transactions and router hours.

Abiding by all KBC policies with emphasis on attendance and safety.

Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify as a welder, candidates must :

Have a thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.

Have a basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.

Demonstrate excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

Have a basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Demonstrate KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.

Possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Have vocational training course completion preferred.

Obtain ASME 9 certification, AWS D1.1 certification, or equivalent on Stainless and Carbon Steel, MIG, TIG, and Flux Core, along with three years' work experience in welding MIG, TIG, and Flux core.

Read and interpret blueprints, read measuring instruments (i.e. tape measures, etc.), and operate a forklift and overhead crane.

Be dependable with an excellent attendance record in order to maintain strict production schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran. All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire! Position also eligible for our production bonus plan (up to 2K per year)!