As a world-class supplier of wheeled and tactical vehicle armor and commercial metal solutions, Plasan North America manufactures the armor that protects our troops. The talented people in our workforce bring their best minds and their best hearts to jobs that are both meaningful and critical.
We are currently seeking highly skilled Welders/Fabricators with expertise in GMAW-P (Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulsed) to join our dynamic team. This isn't your average welding job - our Welders are responsible for joining heavy steel components using GMAW-P and GTAW welding processes with ER307 stainless steel filler material. This position requires an experienced welder with in-depth knowledge of welding techniques, high-quality standards, an emphasis on safety, and the ability to coach others on welding techniques. The ideal candidate will be able to meet first-pass quality inspection requirements on demanding projects that require the highest level of welding expertise, including working with armored steel used in defense, transportation, and security industries. Applicants must pass a 2G plate test in both the GMA and GTA processes to confirm skill level and corresponding pay rate.
We have immediate openings on second shift (3:15pm to 1:15am Monday - Thursday), however, we are working ovrtime on Fridays and some Saturdays currently.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Required Tasks)
- Apply appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate or repair parts of steel or other weldable materials according to SOPs
- Lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates
- Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specification
- Understand weld symbols and measurements
- Learn NCR and First Article Inspection process
- Maintain productivity of 80-90% on average
- Keep personal protective equipment (PPE) up to date
- Participate in Safety and 5S activities
- All other duties as assigned
SKILL SET (Required Skills)
- 4+ years’ experience using GMAW process welding 46100 (HH) materials in 2G and 3G positions
- AWS D1.1 certification preferred
- Able to tack weld carbon steel, HH and UHH materials
- Able to weld 46100 (HH) materials per WPS without supervision
- Able to weld non-ballistic carbon steel parts
- Able to apply advanced skills to the position/specialization
- Fluent blueprint reading, ability to create fixtures
- Able to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position
- Able to act as a coach to fellow teammates assisting them with on-the-job training and mentoring
- Basic computer skills necessary to train to ERP system responsibilities for basic functions
- Understanding of Payroll system and policies including attendance (log in/ out procedures, transferring jobs, verifying hours worked, PTO time available, etc.)
- Comprehension of SOP’s/Quality Standards and the responsibilities involved with each
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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. The duties of this job require the employee to perform mostly standing work with occasional movement throughout the facility to transfer or deliver parts. Constant use of hands/fingers to handle and control welding equipment. Frequent lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting and/or pushing up to 80 pounds. Occasional bending, squatting, and stooping. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
