Machine Welder at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in Marinette, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Machine Welder I - Responsible for producing quality welds on ASME code, and non-code pressure vessels using various automatic welding machines.  Also responsible for the assembly of various components of pressure vessels associated with machine welding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Associates to perform all safety checks at the start of their shift on all cranes and tools and document this as necessary.  Continue to perform safety checks throughout the shift. 

• Loads welder with component parts to be welded manually or with a hoist and adjusts machines according to blueprint.


• Requires associates to be able to read and interpret job specific blueprints, and job routings.


• Properly assemble heads and shells for machine welding operations.


• Remove finished products and smooth rough edges and correct any imperfections.


• Hold necessary welding certifications to operate machines and make repairs to manufactured products.  Requires associated to be company certified.


• Dye Penetrant inspection, and do repairs to joggled shells, and must be able to successfully complete dye penetrant certification.


• Material handling – Operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed.  Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of this equipment.


• Must know materials used and complete relevant paperwork in the computer database.


• Visually inspects welds to assure that blue prints, code and quality standards are met.


• Monitors machines for unusual sound or vibration and maintains equipment notifying foreman of any problems.


• General upkeep of fluxes, copper bars, and other various aspects of automatic welding machines.


• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR-specific job standards and training.  Protect and properly safeguard ITAR-sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.


• IMMEDIATELY notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email:  compliance@samuel.com) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

Successfully be trained on the machines to be operated using the equipment below:

• Duema, Pandjiris, and Jetline submerged arc stake welds


• Spray Girth, Midget Girth, Inseam Weld


• Submerged arc girth weld


• “One Arm” girth weld


• Stake welder


• Stainless steel girth weld


• Stainless steel spray stake weld is specific for the area in which you work

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.


• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.  

• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.

• Must have a basic understanding of computers.


• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.


• Must be able to read blue prints.


• Must have either a High School diploma, GED, or at least 1 year working experience in an industrial based environment.


• Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment.


• Welding Certificate 3-1 saw me (Submerged Arc).


• Welding Certificate 5-1 GMAW SA or ME (Spray Arc).