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Welder-Fitter Class 5

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$22.50 - $28.25/hr

Welding and fabrication of 316L SS tanks Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Class 5 welding ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance ...

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Welder-Fitter Class 5

Lebanon, OR โ€ข On-site

$22.50 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components to assembly structures such as machinery frames, tanks, and parts according to prints and welding knowledge.

  • Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding activities, applying knowledge of geometry, metal properties, shrinkage, and welding techniques.

  • Operate equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, high lifts, and crane trucks as needed.


Job description

Company Description

ENTEK is synonymous with some of the world's best lead-acid separators, lithium-ionย separators, extruders, and engineering services for the battery and extrusion markets. We operate on six continents; astronomical growth for the simple lead-acid battery separator company James Young and Pete Johnson founded in Lebanon, OR in 1984.

Our intimate knowledge of both the design and manufacturing of separators spurred the introduction of our high-speed co-rotating twin-screw E-Max extruder in 1998-recognized as the fastest to install and easiest to operate extruder on the market.

In 2001, our first lithium-ionย battery separator line expanded our reach in Asian markets, delivering a quality product at a market-leading price. Our success here is fueled by consistently living our core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and innovation.

From state-of-the-art separators and extruders, to 360 engineering and support for all of it, ENTEK's commitment to non-stop innovation and attention to customer service keeps production lines humming. We are set up to make sure that a world at work has what it needs to stay at work, 24-7.

Job Description

SUMMARY The primary function of this position is for lays out, fits and welds fabricated components to assembly structures forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, and parts according to prints and knowledge of welding metallurgy. Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal shrinkage and welding techniques. May operate other equipment such as overhead crane, forklift, high lift, crane truck.

ย  PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include all or some of the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Welding and fabrication of 316L SS tanks

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Class 5 welding certification and at least five years of experience in welding and fabrication environment. Welding and fabrication of Tank building is a plus. TIG, MIG & Stick Welding skills preferred.

Additional Information

Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, trigonometry. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, engineering equations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must use proper lifting technique when required to lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The Maintenance Millwright work frequently requires work to be done above ground level, using ladders, lift platforms, scaffolding, catwalks, safety belts, etc.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and assignments may change as operations necessitate.


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