Field Service Welder

JOB PROFILE

This position is responsible for applying various welding techniques to cut, join, fabricate and repair metal or other weldable materials in support of industrial dough handling equipment repairs and services.  The position is also responsible for using various tools for mechanical repairs such as wrenches, sockets, impacts, etc.  Organizes projects from blueprints, sketches, working drawings, and/or verbal instructions.  Prepares and completes work using knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. 

This is a skilled journey-level position requiring ability to design and fabricate parts and equipment to meet unusual or special customer needs or special jigs and holding fixtures for use in equipment repair activities.  Reading and interpreting technical shop manuals and electronic reference materials is required.  Work is performed primarily in customer field locations. 

Candidates must have experience with standard welding and fabrication equipment, including MIG, TIG, plasma cutter, saw, drill press, grinders, and metal brakes.  Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead directions, and performs structural analysis and reinforcement repairs. 

Should have working familiarization with heat treat principles, cutting, forming, layout, setup, measurement, and light machining and assembly of components and related equipment. 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Three or more years of previous journey-level welding and fabrication experience.
• Must be prepared to travel 75-80% of the time.
• Must possess a complete set of basic fabrication welder hand tools.
• Demonstrate reading blueprint, laying out and building example from blueprint.
• Demonstrate proficiency in MIG and TIG welding of stainless steel.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating standard surface grinding equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Draw, design & fabricate pieces to build and/or repair components.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs
• Performs maintenance on tools and equipment
• Read and interpret prints and drawings for fabrication projects.

Safety

• Know and follow all Company and customer safety rules, including maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area, fully participating in Company accident prevention and safety improvement activities.
• Must have the physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective glasses, protective gloves, and protective clothing and footwear as required by the job.

Customer Satisfaction

• Respond to all customer requests in a professional and courteous, timely and responsive manner.
• Maintain a clean, professional personal appearance always, meeting all Company and field location standards for professionalism.
• Keep the Manager continually apprised to assist in answering customer questions and problems when necessary. 

Business

• Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: honesty, integrity, and respect while delivering high quality solutions and maintaining a positive attitude and a safe work environment.
• Accepts responsibility for mistakes or problems. Maintains “ownership” of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a high level of personal credibility and integrity with customers, management, and dealership co-workers. 
• Must be dependable. Consistently arrives at work on time when scheduled, fully ready to work.
• Maintain company and product confidentiality. 
• Attend and participate in all meetings, training, and activities as required. 
• Adhere to all Company policies and departmental procedures and rules. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 
• Must be honest, reliable, and dependable, and display a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work well under occasional pressure or within work standards and deadlines. 
• Must be able to work independently and/or with others in a team environment. 
• Able to work 12-hour days and weekend hours as needed.
• Meet all eligibility requirements to drive Company vehicles, including a current, valid driver’s license issued by the resident State

Physical Requirements

• Pass pre-employment background check, physical exam including drug screen, and meet all physical requirements for the position. 
• Able to lift up to 50-80 pounds occasionally.

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and w