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As a Welder at Vestas, you will be working in a safe, clean, and temperature-controlled environment. You will receive a thorough training curriculum that will be conducted by our experienced group leads, as well as the opportunity to advance with certifications to our higher-level Welder roles.
Working at a Vestas factory, you are part of a growing industry and a company with global production setup with focus on safety, quality and teamwork. You are hands-on in a high-tech environment, working to create Vestas products to high standards for our customers around the globe.
Assembly, Generators & Towers/Towers Pueblo/Production/Steel Production
Vestas Towers in Pueblo Colorado is the largest tower facility in the world. It produces towers that now rise 133 meters (about 433 feet, or 43 stories high). In June 2017, Vestas celebrated its 5,000th tower completion at the factory - the most by a single factory ever and those towers and turbines power projects in nearly all states in the USA.
In the Steel Department there are about 280 welders total with roughly 72 delegated to each of the 4 teams. You will be part of the crucial night teams who guarantee consistent production of Vestas towers. Our welders use cutting edge technology to build the worlds best and most advanced wind turbine towers.
Responsibilities
Tack welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAC), flux core arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), submerged arc welding (SAW) and flame/plasma gouging
Setup manual welding, automated welding and flame/plasma cutting equipment by setting parameters and making adjustments
Prepare welding joints and repair surface/weld imperfections using flame/plasma cutting equipment and grinding
Perform product quality inspections and make corrections as required
Operate material handling equipment, overhead crane and rigging, to fit-up and relocate tower section components
Replenish welding equipment consumables (wire, tips, nozzles, feed rollers)
Perform daily maintenance inspections on equipment and correct minor issues
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED
Certificate in welding from an accredited technical school/program strongly desired
1 3 years welding experience, preferably in a heavy fabrication industry
Must be able to read and interpret production drawings and technical work instructions
Able to speak, read and understand English
Must pass pre-employment welding skills assessment
Competencies
Must be able to work night shift
Safety mindset is required
Coordinate with Team Leaders and other production employees to prioritize products to process
Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization.
Perform activities of position as outlined in Production Work Instructions and Welding Process Specifications.
What we offer
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary, and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities, we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; paid time off (PTO); generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.
Additional information
This site is located in Pueblo, CO and is on the night shift.