Iowa Department of Workforce Development

Program: Iowa Department of Workforce Development - Stellar Industries Inc.

Program Description

Welding Technician, every new hire onboarded for Welding positions in Garner, Kanawha and Hastings locations will be required to successfully complete an Internal Welder Training class.Individuals will receive both class room training, as well as hands on training in the following topics.1. Crew training Barckhoff Welding Management Gas Metal Arc Welding Effect and Control of the Welding Variables Welding Health and Safety Requirements of a Weld Welding Symbols Welding Management Documentation Classroom Exercises Demonstrations Experiments and Mock-up (Hands-on)2. Gas Metal Arc Welding Applied to Mild Steels Advantages and limitations to GMAW process Four modes of metal transfer Difference between base metal melting and wire melting and how each is controlled Relationship between wire feed speed, amperage, voltage, and arc length The eight essential welding variables to control weld productivity and quality GMAW procedures GMAW common defects3. Pulsed Arc Welding Advantages of pulsed arc welding Parameters of pulsed arc welding Disadvantages of pulsed arc welding.4. Welding Health and Safety5. Requirements of a weld Terms and definitions How weld size is specified How to use a welding gauge Difference between weld discontinuity and a defect Types of defects encountered in welding6. Welding symbols7. Workmanship performance General provisions Weld classification Assembly and fit up Weld quality Inspection Corrections of base weld and base metal defects Finish grinding and sanding Summary chart of weld discontinuities

Job Description

At this time the core positions offered would be assembly technician, electrical assembly technician, welding technician, technical service representative, chassis preparation technician, however these positions are excellent entry level position with opportunities for advancement. Stellar promotes an atmosphere for growth within the company and helps to provide training and skill sets necessary for growth. Stellar offers a generous benefits program, including health, dental, vision, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, 3.5 Weeks PTO accrued yearly, paid parental leave. Stellar is based in North Iowa and in a Home Base Iowa County, where there are several smaller and mid sized communities within 20 minutes of the facility, offering a variety of living opportunities.

Eligibility

Adherence to the Stellar Industries handbook, respect & responsibility policy, and attendance policy. Not required, but preferred: Basic mechanical skills, ability to read tape measure, familiarity with hand and/or power tools and blue prints.