Welder I

Description At Alfa Laval, we always go the extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.Who you areYou are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.OBJECTIVE Run production processes according to the Safety & Quality standards and improve them as per the business demand. Using hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to assemble metal components into parts for equipment. Use brazing torch to braze copper to copper, stainless steel, or other dissimilar metals.
SHIFTMonday through Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM, overtime as needed including weekends.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION ( job duties and responsibilities): Accurate & Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment's (Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Hand Gloves, Uniform others as required by the specific process) Receive daily work assignments from the Team Leader/ Team Manager and execute production with Standard Operating Procedures as a base. Report any deviations (Safety, Quality, Parts, Equipment's etc related) to Status Boards immediately and update the Team Leader / Team Manager. Be active and engaged into the Daily Status Board Meetings by explaining the deviations and propose solutions. • Review & suggest any improvements for the Standard Operating Procedures. • Look into your own areas for waste (time, motion, transportation, inventories etc) elimination opportunities and drive KAIZEN improvements. Common welding work, including fitters by applying heat to bond/fuse metal surfaces or parts according to Welding Procedure Specifications, WPSs. Using hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to assemble metal components into parts for equipment. Inspecting existing weldments to identify areas of weakness. Use welding equipment to perform metal cutting/trimming work or fabricate simple fixtures. Possess at least on welder approval certificate according to relevant standard/code Execute production work according to ALPS standard and participate in continuously improvements.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES Safe working (Number of minor injuries/accidents) Scrap & Rework % (customer claim, SOP deviations etc) Consistency with the routines (Total Productive Maintenance, Start of shift/End of shift checklist etc) Delivery On Time Performance Productivity (Reported hours, competence matrix achievement) 5S Score for the cell or area, team. Attendance Performance (Punctuality, good attendance, unscheduled absences, time of requests) Adherence to Alfa Laval Inc Policies & Procedures. ALFA LAVAL CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED 3Zs Mindset ( Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Breakdown) Customer Focus Drive for Results Technical Acumen Leading Self
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED High School or GED minimum. Experience with soldering , brazing or welding. Minimum of six months experience brazing or technical certification in brazing Crane & Forklift certifications, nice to have. 2-3 years of experience from the manufacturing • Able to read drawings, blueprints, manufacturing orders etc. Intermediate Computer Skills.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use): Be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Shall be able read Safety Data Sheets for the Aerosols, coolants etc. Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure)
What's in it for you?We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.EEO/Vet/Disabled EmployerJob ID: 75464805 Alfa Laval Inc. View your LinkedIn connections At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people, and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress. View Full Profile More Jobs from Alfa Laval Inc.WHE Welder (2nd shift) Houston, Texas, United States 14 days ago Welder I Second Shift Richmond, Virginia, United States 21 days ago View your connectionsLinkedIn Jobs You May LikeWelder I Second ShiftAlfa Laval Inc.Richmond, VA, United States (on-site) Deck Engineer MachinistMilitary Sealift CommandNorfolk, VA, United States (on-site) Deck Engineer MachinistMilitary Sealift CommandVA, United States (on-site) Deck Engineer - Mixed Work ScheduleMilitary Sealift CommanfNorfolk, VA, United States (on-site)