Meridian Mfg. Inc., Storm Lake, IA: Production Welder

By BEHLEN Industries

Dead Line: April 28, 2022

• Follow all safety regulations and encourage co-workers to follow safety regulations.
• Follow all company policies and procedures and encourage co-workers to follow company policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding.
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment.
• Operate over head cranes in compliance with Meridian Manufacturing safety policies.
• Assemble and wire weld parts in accordance with blueprints, drawings and verbal instruction.
• Use of various hand tools such as hammer, plasma cutter, tape measure, etc.
• Weld per company standards prescribed on data sheets.
• Repair parts of metal products.
• Conduct quality inspections of work.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report maintenance and safety concerns.
• Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits on production items.
• Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking project status.
• Assist in training of junior employees, inspecting their work.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Sign off on completed work orders and quality of work.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques.
• Actively participate in the development of a LEAN manufacturing culture.
• Other assigned work as required.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• AWS D1.1 Weld Certification or ability to acquire within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally with co-workers.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Critical eye for identifying defects.
• Commitment to quality and safety.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and the tools required in various processes.
• Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedure.
• Overtime as required.
• Consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Ability to work with a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, 50 or more pounds with assistance.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that include heat, humidity, cold and exposure to dust and weld fumes.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Must be able to see, breath, stand, walk, crawl, bend, climb and stoop.