Welder - GEMS

Job description

3054187
Additional Cities

Fort Worth
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Transportation
Business Segment

Transportation Global Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Texas
Postal Code

76177
Role Summary/Purpose

Welders will be
responsible for performing multiple tasks to support the fabrication of
locomotive/mining components. In addition to welding, you will have responsibility
for assembling components and other duties as assigned. Welders are responsible
for working together as a team to improve manufacturing processes and promote a
climate of cooperation.

Essential Responsibilities

Welder may include but is not limited to:

·  FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes and procedures
·  Welding with wire sizes ranging from .035 to 3/32 Solid and Flux Cored wire
·  Welding in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
·  Working with hot rolled plate, sheet, pipe and stainless steel
·  Assembly work including but not limited to parts alignment such as seams and joints in fixtures to close fractional dimensions of 1/32" or less total tolerance and/or create bench setups. 
·  Finish by filling, grinding, sanding, straightening, heating, and shrinking components requiring filling, blending and contouring where adjacent surfaces do not provide the finished plane
·  Test fabrications and welds for oil or air leaks, and pressure testing.  Repairs to be made when failures occur
·  Plasma cutting and air arc cutting operations
·  The set up and running of simple welding operations
·  Prying and setting heavy equipment
Other Duties:

·  The installation and/or connection of piping and associated plumbing components
·  The use of standard machine tools including, but not limited to drill press, band saw, lathe, spot welder etc., and a variety of hand, electric, and pneumatic tools
·  Paint applications including, but not limited to dry sanding, masking, unmasking, primer paint and touch up
·  The installation and/or connection of wiring harnesses and associated electronic components
·  Material transport requiring the use of but not limited to radio controlled cranes, forklifts and tuggers
·  Work with all facility employees on improving manufacturing processes through prototyping, fabrication and experimental machining to develop and prove concepts and design and implement necessary fixtures and tooling for manufacturing improvements
·  Promote climate of cooperation; leading by example mentoring others in quality, safety, environmental, lean and high performance work team philosophies
·  Basic assembly work

Qualifications/Requirements

·  2nd Shift - 3:15pm - 11:45pm
·  Must be 18 years of age or older
·  High-school diploma or GED or equivalent
·  Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs and safety shoes
·  Must be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment
·  Be willing to take a drug test & submit to a background check as part of the selection process
·  Be willing to submit to random drug tests
·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
·  Must be willing to work as necessary to meet requirements of the position, including the ability to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime
·  Must be able to work at a starting pay rate of $23.76 an hour
·  Must be able to work 2nd shift
·  Graduate of a welding program OR 3 years of industrial/construction or similar professional welding experience
·  Pass a qualification based on AWS D1.1 weld qualifications
·  Must be proficient in FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes and procedures
·  Must have experience with wire sizes ranging from .035 to 3/32 solid and flux cored wire
·  Must be able to perform welding in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
·  Must be able to read simple to complex blue prints and manufacturing instructions in a sufficient manner to complete the assigned assembly tasks
·  Must be able to complete some operations at heights up to 20 ft.
·  Must be able to climb and complete some work on ladders
·  Must be able to lift material up to 40 lbs.

About Us

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States