CRAFTSMAN - Paul Mueller Company - Springfield, MO

A Craftsman performs highly skilled welding, grinding and machine operations to expertly fabricate metal tanks, vessels and their components. This position must be able to accurately interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications and adhere to quality standards.  A strong ability to measure, calculate and work with tolerances is needed. Attention to detail, craftsmanship and a commitment to quality are essential.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs difficult and unusual manual and machine welding operations in all positions on a wide range of metals and alloys, including layout and fit up. Requires considerable skills to fuse dissimilar metals, maximize weld strength, avoid distortion and conform with exacting tolerances and specifications. Must obtain and maintain ASME certifications.
• Shapes, cuts or forms metal to fabricate complex parts using press brakes, shears, rolls, dishing machines, flanging equipment and various forming equipment.  Requires considerable skills, knowledge and experience. 
• Layout, locate and mark bending lines, construct templates and patterns.
• Set up or assist lower classifications in setting up machines. Guide and train other employees in any classification to improve their skills and perpetuate the trade.
• Operates mobile crane equipment with the capacity of greater than 20,000 lbs. and directs the rigging and hoisting of equipment.
• Provide train the trainer responsibilities for various crane operations. 
• Must be knowledgeable in physical properties of metal, effects of heat, allowances for thickness, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Finish grinding where grade and type of abrasive must be determined. Knowledge of abrasives, conditions of metal and finish are critical.  Finish and compliance to specifications are critical.  Requires considerable skills and experience in grinding methods and procedures.  Includes Sheet Polisher.
• Operating paint and sandblast equipment in some demanding applications.
• Performs other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned. 
• Guide and train coworkers to promote continuous and efficient performance.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Adheres to Company policies and promotes a safe work environment.
• Attend and contribute to open book management.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches or other specifications with a high degree of proficiency and little or no supervision or direction. 
• Ability to promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self starter to meet production demands and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge and ability.
• Advanced knowledge of product, mechanics, shop mathematics, shop processes and procedures is essential
• Advanced knowledge of abrasives, conditions of metal and finish.

 

Education and Experience

• Satisfactorily complete one (1) of the following Company training programs or pass equivalent tests.  (These requirements will be waived by the Company if an employee can demonstrate they can successfully perform the duties.)  For bidding purposes, employees must be able to demonstrate they can perform at least one of the job assignments of this classification.

1.             Advanced blueprint reading.

2.             Advanced welding.

3.             Advanced grinding.

4.             Additional technical skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Base Compensation Range: $25.46 - $27.69 per hour 

Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range:  Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

 

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move heavy material greater than 50 pounds, the operator will request assistance from another operator, or utilize provided lifting equipment.

 

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.