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Virginia Transformer Corp-VTCU

Join a company built to grow powered by people. At Virginia Transformer, we are not just manufacturing custom transformers; we are building power solutions that move the world. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on momentum, innovation, and grit. If you love the thrill of manufacturing, the strategy of an endurance race, and the energy of a fast-moving train, this is your track. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential. We are looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. One team. One mission. One source.

Virginia Transformer Corp-VTCU in Pocatello, Idaho is seeking full-time experienced welders to work in our fabrication shop. Welders will weld/assemble enclosures, tanks, and other structural components for Power Transformers, Switch Gears, Reactors, and other related equipment. Fabrication is based on mechanical blueprint specifications and built to established internal shop standards and/or per the Metal Fabrication Supervisors instructions.

Job Titles:

Metal Fabrication Welder (Night Shift) 5 pm to 5:30 am 12 hour shifts, 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off schedules.

Tasks:

• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes and forklift.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Steel MIG, Stick, Flux Core or Oxy/Acetylene torch
• ANSI Certification
• Ability to read and interpret drawings / diagrams and specifications
• Ability to lift 60 lbs repetitively
• Ability to operate forklift
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, evening / off shifts, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics and Abilities:

• Craftsmanship
• Maintain Focus
• Hand Eye Coordination
• Control Precision
• Manual Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Multi-positional Welding

Tools & Technology:

• Drill press or radial drill Magnetic drill presses; Radial drills
• Hydraulic press rake Computerized numerical control CNC press brakes; Straightening presses
• Punches or nail sets or drifts Center punches; Drift pins; Punches
• Shears Beverly shears; Hand shears; Uni-shears
• Welding Equipment MIG, Stick, plasma arc welding and flux-cored
• Overhead crane and forklift

Location: 3770 Pole Line Rd Building #37, Pocatello, ID 83201

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $26.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance