Junior Welder

Wasserstrom, an industry fixture since 1902, is a national leader in the manufacturing of food service equipment. From design to installation, we are a global supplier, custom manufacturer and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment. Rooted in the food service industry, we provide flexible solutions to targeted markets where you eat, sleep, work, play, shop and gather. We succeed by leveraging our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative experts, and innovative engineering capabilities. We strive to extend our legacy of creating lasting value for our customers, associates, and the communities we serve.

We currently have an opportunity for a Junior Welder to join our Peoria, Arizona team. This position is responsible for using metal components to fabricate a variety of equipment and products. Junior Welders prepare parts for builders and clean finished products before shipment. Junior Welders are assigned to a specific area in the manufacturing plant but may also work with other departments. Welders must be able to understand and work with build documents and basic drawings for fabrication. A Signing and Retention Bonus of $3,250 is offered with this role!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• TIG weld thin gauge stainless steel sheet metal components together to fabricate restaurant equipment.
• Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
• Work with build documents and basic drawings.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Clean finished products.
• Deburr and silicon materials.
• Peel paper.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High-school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of proper welding techniques and quality control procedures, including TIG welding.
• Mechanically inclined; ability to work with shop machinery and basic hand tools.
• Ability to read a tape measurer accurately to 1/16th of an inch.
• Ability to add and subtract fractions.
• Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organized; able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work.
• Punctual; consistently on time and completes work in a timely manner.
• Capable of working independently and/or as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Observes and follows safety procedures; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)