Welder/Fabrication

WELDER / FABRICATION

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954. Our internal Mission Statement is fostering a strong family-oriented culture built on a high moral and ethical code. We are looking for the right individual who shares our passion for the products, our desire for continued growth, and our commitment to build more meaningful relationships founded on trust and integrity.

This manufacturing position is focused on our Generator Manufacturing Division. The Welder/Fabricator safely performs welding techniques for a variety of manufacturing products. The Welder also participates in both design and production related topics and effectively engages in cross functional collaboration with other manufacturing departments, quality, and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance. Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership. Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both oral or in writing.

• Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals
• Welds small components like copper plumbing for residential use and large ones like pipelines for power plants or beams for buildings and bridges
• Consults blueprints and sketches in order to execute jobs and tasks to specification
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
• Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications in order to meet building codes and legal requirements
• Develops working knowledge of dozens of methods used for welding a variety of materials and components
• Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervises robots that do the same
• Trims metal components using heat, fire, and electricity
• Takes apart and disposes of large metal objects like automobiles, ships, and other structures
• Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or
  
  
  
  • Have 5 years of previous experience, or
  • Have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade.
  
  
  
  
• Knowledge in the construction or manufacturing industries
• Skilled in metal straightening and fabrication
• Proficient in the following welding methods: MIG, TIG, Heli-Arc, Oxy Acetylene, and Soldering.

WORK CONDITONS

Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check are required. Drug panel does include THC. CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.

CPS&S is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.