Welder – Danville, VA

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General Description: As a Welder, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process by trouble shooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of all tire-related manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment.

You will also be responsible for related safety and housekeeping throughout the facility.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologies Operate brazing and soldering equipment Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations Monitor the fitting, burning and welding process to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective material and notify supervision Log or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performed Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Adhere to Goodyear’s attendance policy Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable Basic Qualifications: HS Diploma/GED Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future No relocation is being offered for this position Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies Basic computer skills Must provide basic tools Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as an Industrial Welder with the basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction, operation of heavy industrial machinery and power/control devices Industrial Welder Journeyman’s card or AAS in Welding Desire and willingness to learn and perform across crafts Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards Candidate Criteria: Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects Commitment to working safely Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies.

We employ about 64,000 people and manufacture products in 48 facilities in 22 countries around the world.

Goodyear’s two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies.

It employs about 65,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 22 countries around the world.

Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Nearest Major Market: Danville Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia Job Segment: Welding, Electrical, Machinist, Facilities, QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality