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Welder II, 1st shift

Cherne

Cherne

Shakopee, MN, USA
USD 20.88-33.41 / hour
Posted on Jun 10, 2025
2300 Vierling Drive West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

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Position Summary

Fabricate metal components by manual machining and welding. Also capable of CNC machining and waterjet operations.

Position Responsibilities

  • Weld using TIG and MIG processes on steel and aluminum of various grades.
  • Fabricate, form, and press metals to shape using rolling, bending, and stamping equipment.
  • Weld airtight connections
  • Operate band saws, drill presses, and other manual machining equipment.
  • Create product based on work orders and drawings.
  • Use wide range of precision measuring instruments to maintain a close tolerance.
  • Complete reports, issue material to work order as required, file prints.
  • Support maintenance and engineering in custom welding operations.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose welding equipment and quality issues.
  • Load and run multiple CNC machining centers as required.
  • Basic waterjet setup and run.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Proven welding proficiency
  • Ability to create cosmetic and flush welds.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, including Weld symbols.
  • Proficient in part inspection, including use of calipers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and micrometers.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Team player.
  • Effective time management to produce parts efficiently.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Communication skills (written and oral).
  • Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Basic understanding of ISO9001 and LEAN
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Fast learner. Able to pick up new processes quickly.
  • 3-5 Years experience welding.

Education and Certification

  • Two (2) year machine trade school in welding or equivalent experience

Pay Range: $20.88 - $33.41