Welder 1St Class

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative has a great opportunity for an experienced candidate as a Welder.  The position’s main responsibilities include performing simple pipe layouts, maintaining cutting and welding and lead equipment, and pipe rigging and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Cut and fit all shapes of steel (pipe, structural, flat, angle) accurately


• Work safely; follow all safety procedures (including hot work permit, personal protective equipment (PPE) and confined space policies


• Read mechanical blue prints

Requirements

• Must pass the 6G bend weld test with stick electrode


• Must be able to wire weld


• Must pass the pipe fabrication test (read and follow print, cut and prep pipes to correct length; tack all pieces together with correct orientation)


• Lift and/or carry 75 pounds


• Work at heights (ladders and scaffolding); work inside and outside in all temperatures


• Must be able to communicate with a variety of audiences and skill sets to identify and resolve problems.