Job Title: Overhead Welder (Welding)ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.This role in summaryWhirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Overhead Welder (Welding). This role is for our Fall River, MA location. This position requires a person to set up, operate, and tend Overhead Welding machines to produce weldments. They must pay HIGH attention to detail and work under limited supervision. They must efficiently perform the running of an Overhead Welder. This job involves collaborating with other team members to help meet department goals and objectives.Work Hours: 4:45am-1:15pm Overtime when neededWage Grade : 4Your responsibilities will include- Learn and follow all procedures associated with the welding department.
- Able to identify/read and spot-weld per print including weld symbols.
- Assist in maintaining the department's production schedule.
- Properly maintain, record and handle material.
- Operate a welding robot and/or perform hand welding to produce accurate weldments/assemblies.
- Read and understand schematics, drawings, and other work instructions.
- Set up jobs by selecting appropriate jigs, fixtures, weld patterns, components, programs, tooling, etc. and using them correctly.
- Use hand tools/machines/hoists, etc. to assemble parts for welding.
- Operate/tend the welding machines, including monitoring of gauges, the appearance of the weld stitches, the sound of the welding machine, & other feedback mechanisms - & tuning them to optimize the welding process for quality & efficiency.
- Conduct quality control checks on your work by inspecting, operating, and testing your finished products/processes to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to required specifications, and make any needed adjustments or repairs immediately.
- Perform cleaning operations (scale & BB removal, etc.) on parts post-weld.
- Perform other supporting processes, such as basic routine maintenance, clocking in/out of jobs electronically so that parts can be tracked, and helping control costs by operating effectively & efficiently.
- Have basic working knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Troubleshooting, determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Produce quality product in a team environment to meet department goals and objectives
- Bending, squatting, walking or standing for long periods of time may occur
- Will lift at least 35 lbs consistently.
- Will need to be flexible with work schedule and overtime hours.
Minimum requirements- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of welding experience
Preferred skills and experiences- Safety conscious individual.
- Experience with reading and understanding welding instruction and procedures
- Self-motivated individual which understands the importance of time constraint
- Knowledge of programming & writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Experience operating robotic welders
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