WEM Tester

Job Purpose: As a WEM Tester, you will safely pressure and/or leak test grey iron, ductile iron, steel and stainless-steel castings, while following all Work Instructions. You will be required to maintain the highest level of quality and report results accurately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble parts for loading on testing bench.
• Visually examine parts for defects such as cracks and pin holes.
• Measures results of pressure test and logs data.
• Separates and marks defective parts according to job specifications and department procedures.
• Files/deburrs surplus metal from parts as needed.
• Accurately stamp parts after successful completion of test.
• Disassembles parts after testing is complete.
• Tag & move parts to staging area for storage.
• Prepare proper work order/routing documentation.
• Tests boilers, tanks, fittings, pipes, and similar objects to detect and locate leaks, using compressed air or water pressure: Installs fittings on object to seal outlets and connects object to high-pressure air or water line, using hand tools.
• Activates air compressor or water pump until gauge registers specified internal pressure.
• Observes gauge for loss of pressure indicative of leaks and examines object for escaping air or water to detect leaks.
• Marks object at source of leaks for subsequent repair.
• May apply soap solution to surface of object or immerse object to facilitate location of air leaks.
• May test object under high pressure to ensure compliance with product safety ratings.
• May be designated according to type of test used as Hydrostatic Tester; Pneumatic Tester.

A. Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

B. Experience: 1-3 months experience in simple assembly. Experience in a metals manufacturing environment is a plus.

C. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Problem solving skills necessary to deal with issues involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have ability to use basic high school math. Ability to read and interpret a tape measure required. Ability to read a machining scale a plus.

D. Functional Skills: Excellent prioritization, organizational and attention to detail are important in this role.

E. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and fill out daily labor and/or testing reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk on production floor for 8+ hours per day.
• Ability to walk up steps and stand on top of low platform.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp parts, change tooling, do pushing/pulling of tools, read and record pressure gauge results, etc.
• Ability to write information in a logical flow.
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others in person.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, climb, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry 30lbs to 60lbs on occasion.

• Walk: Constant (67% & more 5-1/2 hrs/day - 8 hrs/day)
• Sit: Never (0 min.)
• Stand: Constant (67% & more 5-1/2 hrs/day - 8 hrs/day)
• Crawl: Never (0 min.)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Forward Bend: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach forward: Constant (67% & more 5-1/2 hrs/day - 8 hrs/day)
• Reach above shoulders: Never (0 min.)
• Reach to side: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach Squat/Crouch: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach Kneel: Never (0 min.)
• Reach Climb Stairs: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Reach Climb Ladder: Never (0 min.)
• Reach Drive: Rarely (1 - 5% up to 24 min/day)
• Head/Neck Static: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Head/Neck Rotate: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Head/Neck Flex/Ext/Bending: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm Fine Manipulation/Left: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm Fine Manipulation/Right: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm Twisting Forearm: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Hand/Wrist/Forearm High Repetition: Occasionally (6-33% up to 24 min-2-1/2 hrs/day)
• Grip Force Light: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Grip Force Medium: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)
• Grip Force Firm: Frequently (34-66% up to 2-1/2 hrs - 5-1/2 hrs/day)

Our benefits package makes a career with USEMCO an appealing opportunity. We are proud to offer our employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) w/Employer Match
• Profit Sharing