Cowles Operating

WELDER

Reports To: Lead Welder

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Division: Carlin Combustion

Location: North Haven

Company Overview: Through its two divisions (Carlin Combustion and HydroLevel Co.), Cowles Operating Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of C. Cowles and Company is a leading manufacturer in the heating industry (oil, gas and biofuel burners + safety controls used in residential, commercial and industrial heating). Cowles Operating Company is located in North Haven, Connecticut in a modern 220,000 sq. foot facility housing our factory, laboratory and office space. Cowles Operating Company’s divisions maintain leadership roles in the industries they serve.

Summary: Welds metal components together with MIG and TIG equipment to fabricate or repair products made from sheet metal both Stainless steel and mild steel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs welding operations on a wide range of metals and thicknesses

• Involves precision assemblies involving a considerable amount of welding to high strength

• Regulates current and voltage from proper penetration and fusion of metals, selects electrode type and size.

• Considerable skill required to fuse dissimilar metals, obtain maximum weld strength and avoid distortion.

• Skilled with MIG and TIG welding equipment.

• Can plan work from drawings or other specifications.

• Reports materials, equipment or process problems to supervisor.

• Perform any variety of operations within the department to maintain workflow.

• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.

• Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Depth perception. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit and have the ability to stretch and reach with hands, arms and fingers. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Desired Qualifications:

Communication Skills:

The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, particularly in English. While Spanish language skills are a plus, they are not mandatory for this position. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Cowles Operating Company offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Cowles Operating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Cowles Operating Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen, background Check and physical.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No