Assembler Welder

POSITION OBJECTIVE

• Perform all required welding and assigned station assembly operations on drilling rigs following standard and quality assurance methods and within company safety guidelines.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weld components using blueprints
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, or other written specifications
• Install and connect hydraulic controls, pumps, rams, and other system elements
• Mount, hook-up and connect engines, gear boxes, axles and other power components and units
• Maintain the cleanliness of the assembly area
• Detect and report defective materials, faulty operation, and unusual conditions to immediate Supervisor
• Select materials and processes to be applied
• Set up and adjust equipment
• Weld, in vertical, horizontal, flat, and overhead positions to make items of various sizes and shapes
• Brazes, flame-cuts, beads, heat treats, pressure, and tack welds
• Use hand and power tools of the welding trade
• When necessary, use templates in measuring, marking, scribing, and cutting
• Follow prescribed safety regulations / guidelines
• Maintain work related records and reports
• Perform other duties as required or directed

OCCASIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Train new hires
• Complete appropriate paperwork for rejected parts
• Return leftover parts to Warehouse
• Chase parts and fill in necessary paperwork

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Required to read, write and comprehend English
• Use and comprehend specifications, blueprints, and schematics
• Knowledge of all mechanical components on the rig and their ideal operation
• Overall knowledge of product line
• Familiar with handling welding and assembly tools
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting principles
• Knowledge of MFG Pro preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED required
• The training period for this position:
  
  
  
  • 6 to 12 months
  
  
  
  

• Prior Positions/Training:
  
  
  
  • Must pass the welding test
  • Two years minimum as a welder preferred
  • Must have training in reading blueprints
  
  
  
  

REQUIRED PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Moderate physical demand in handling materials and tools while performing welding, assembly and related operations.
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work also involves climbing up to 4-6 feet using ladders.

Life at Epiroc:

We are Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries. By joining Epiroc, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity and innovation, 'Dare to Think New.' With innovative technology, we develop and produce innovative drill rigs, rock excavation, and construction tools. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.

Employment at Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC is "at-will," which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager, or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. The signature of this document serves as an acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.