Welding Operator Setup

About Fairbanks Morse Engine Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions. Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com. Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.  Position Summary Primary Function: Perform assigned welding functions using a variety of welding procedures. Tools & Equipment: Arc and gas welding and cutting equipment. Manual, semi-automatic and automatic equipment and processes and related components. Welding stand, bench or positioning equipment. Jigs and fixtures, dividers, calipers, trammel points, straight edge, square, blocks, micrometers and tape, cleco hammer, hammer, wire brush, grinder and chisel, protective clothing and equipment, blueprints, various welding procedure specifications (WPS), engineering specs, sketches and process documents, center head forming and cutting machine, level, protractors, surface gage, drill clamps. .Materials: Ferrous and non-ferrous materials Principle Duties and Responsibilities Receives job assignment, verbal instructions, sketches, blueprint, process document and/or written welding procedures. Works to codes requiring independent third-party inspection agency verifications. Performs set-up operations on subassemblies and assemblies for all product and production parts. Performs welding on experimental jigs and fixtures. Plans, lays out and assembles work with or without the use of jigs or fixtures as required. Welds in all positions. Performs welding operations such as set-up and assemble details, cut, trim, grind and fit parts, tack weld, weld, solder, flame cut and anneal. Selects the filler metal and variables required and perform standard welding procedures to control expansion, shrinkage and distortion. Reads and interprets all types of welding drawings. Determines size and type of weld when such information is not furnished. Performs both set-up and weld complete on job as directed. Operates magnaflux unit as required and marks obvious defects for repair, questionable indications shall be interpreted by the Quality Control Department. May perform other related duties as directed, works to tolerances of 1/64”. Perform activities required to facilitate a process change over and/or modification on semi-automatic or full automatic welding systems, including the feeding system and its controller.   Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements Proven experience/knowledge in welding. Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc. Good understanding of quality control principles Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition High school diploma; Higher degree from a technical school will be appreciated. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Ability to work independently w/minimal supervision. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to thrive in a critical thinking environment. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated problem-solving techniques. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.