MillerR is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.
We're about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (http://www.itw.com/) (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, -The Power of BlueR,- is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world's largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
The Welder is responsible for operating welding equipment to assemble components. The job can involve operating robotic welding equipment, requiring the associate to load and unload parts from an alignment fixture. The associate will be cross trained and will rotate with others in the department on a regular basis to ensure coverage for vacation or other leave. The associate must be willing to work in other areas of the Weld and Metal Fabrication department when necessary to meet production demands.
The job requires a good understanding of how to set up and operate robotic and manual welding equipment, and to inspect parts for dimensional accuracy using measuring tools. Orders of large quantities are generally processed at the robotic welding workstations, where the associate will load and unload parts from a fixture. Orders of smaller quantities or more complex assemblies are assembled using manual welding methods, requiring the associate to follow drawings for layout and assembly. The Welder will operate pneumatic grinding hand tools to smooth and polish the surface after welding.
This position will learn all tasks of the Welding area including, but not limited to, setup & operation of robotic welders, setup for manual welding, dimensional inspection, hand grinding, and disposition of materials. The associate must be a team player, self-starter, safety conscious, have good communication skills. The individual must be quality conscious and concerned with customer's needs and on time delivery. A Welding associate may be required to work overtime and work in other areas of the business unit as dictated by their workload.
Qualified associate must have a minimum of 1-2 years welding experience
Associate must have a strong background in reading blueprints, measurement and inspection tools, and capable of completing their own setups.
Required to pass welding certification for manual and robotic operation prior to assignment of production responsibilities (within 90 days).
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Good communication skills
Must be able to stand for a shift length of 8 to 12 hours, while bending and lifting weights up to 50 pounds
Team oriented and self starter
Must possess basic computer skills
Safety and quality minded
Overtime will be required
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW 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.
