Welder II at Emerson Electric Co in Reno, Nevada

Job Description:

At Emerson, we are innovators and problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: leaving our world in a better place than we found it. Each and every day, our foundational values—integrity, safety and quality, supporting our people, customer focus, continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation—inform every decision we make and empower our employees to keep reaching higher. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide groundbreaking solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production and protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers.
Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or a recent MBA graduate, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.

If you are a Welding professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  Based in our Reno, NV location, you will weld frames and components out of carbon steel, stainless steel and other exotic metals.  Additionally you will have opportunities to cross train in CNC machining. AS A WELDER, YOU WILL: 

• Operates welding equipment for Heli-Arc, Short Arc, and TIG
• Uses jigs and fixtures to weld frames out of carbon steel, stainless steel, and some exotic metal
• Welds different metal components together to meet drawing requirements
• Uses weld sequencing to ensure the end product meets customer requirements
• Studies blueprints, work orders and manufacturing instructions to determine location and processes for welding metal
• Inspects and qualifies the work shown on the print or drawing
• Cleans up welds and preps components using pneumatic and electric grinders and enclosed sandblasting booth

You identify and seize new opportunities and display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.  You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.  You provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization.  You partner with others to get work done.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, required
• Must be able to pass an in-house welding test and be able to demonstrate welding proficiency
• Must be able to use measurement tools including tape measure, calipers, and functional gages
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Must read, write, and speak English
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be able to pass respiratory certification test
• Legal authorization to work in the United States -

• Trade or technical school, preferred
• Standing required for up to 100% of working shift
• Occasionally is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 pounds regularly

Manufacturing & Operations