Welder

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Welder to join the Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI.

JOB PURPOSE:

Set-up and operate TIG/welding equipment; weld cold rolled steel and aluminum.

Shift/Hours:

(Day Shift)1st shift: M-F 5:00am - 1:30pm OR

(Night Shift)2nd shift: M-F 3:30 pm - 12:00am

(OT and Saturday's based on production needs)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Pass certification test on proper set-up and operation of all welding equipment
• Correctly punch in and out on all job assignments
• Utilize hand TIG welder to consistently produce quality seam and tack welds
• Working from ordinary blueprints, layouts, sketches, templates and/or instructions, operate hand TIG welder to produce high quality lightweight to heavyweight weld assemblies
• Set tools, gauges and stops and align work for close tolerance
• Check work using simple scales, calipers and/or other measuring tools to maintain quality
• Assist in maintaining tools, fixtures, jigs and equipment in a cost-effective manner
• Assist in down- or upstream operation to maintain a consistent workflow throughout the process of each job
• Accurately complete move ticket transactions and scrap tickets; stock and move loaded pallets to designated areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow safety rules, safe operating procedures and practices; help ensure all employees follow safety rules, procedures and practices
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions in work areas
• Active participation in on-going individual training/development program(s)
• Engage in training of employees and cross-training, perform backup functions to other department members as instructed
• Set goals and objectives with Supervisor; look for ways to improve quality and productivity
• Report abnormalities in machines, programs, materials, quality and/or processes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Welding certification or degree from accredited school is strongly preferred
• 2+ years sheet metal TIG welding experience with specific knowledge of heat settings, speeds and other control factors relative to effective TIG applications
• Experience working with sheet metal, mild steel/stainless steel/aluminum
• Dimensional measuring and simple math competence with excellent dexterity and deftness skills
• Prior experience using calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and Lay out work as required
• Maintain excellent attendance record
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess a positive, "can do" attitude

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Various hand tools, hand truck, scale, caliper, square and protractor
• Various TIG welding machines

This job is performed under direct supervision and within the guidelines of authorized company policies, programs, procedures, budgets, laws, and business ethics.

This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and departmental objectives; and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all encompassing list of duties.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces.  We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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