DIE WELDER - All Shifts (Days, Evening, Nights)
The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts - though weekend overtime may be required occasionally.
Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Night Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Note: As a union-based employer, we are unable to guarantee any shift preference following initial training on day shift. Shift preference is granted by seniority. All candidates should expect to work afternoon and/or night shift at some point following initial training.
Pay Rate: Up to $28.70 per hour
About Us:
Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.
At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.
Position Overview: Canton Drop Forge, a leading producer of large, closed die forgings in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a Die Welder to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- MIG/Stick welder with a minimum of two years’ experience in heaving industrial and/or die welding required.
- Experience with reading tape measure and blueprints; using shop math, mills, lathes, overhead cranes.
- Responsibilities will include diagnosis and set up for proper repair procedure including arc gouging and welding process.
- Weld metal components and/or dies according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of equipment.
- Must be skilled at welding with up to 3/32 flux core wire.
- Identify problems and potential solutions by viewing drawings.
- Possess ability to recommend and implement tooling changes to increase tool life and improve performance.
- Setup and operate a variety of machine tools; fit and assemble parts to repair dies, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures; study specifications such as blueprints, sketch, or description of part to be replaced and plan sequence of operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand majority of shift.
- Job involves standing, walking, twisting, turning, reaching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly during the day.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme heat in summer months and extreme cold during winter months.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent. Additional experience, training or formal education is beneficial.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize their importance is required
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Follows all company policies and safety procedures.
- Ensure that all the parts being worked on are of the highest quality.
Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and thorough drug screen, including hair testing.
Canton Drop Forge offers:
- Pension Plan
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Required
Preferred
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Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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