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Tennant Company Product Development Welder/Fabricator in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Product Development Welder/Fabricator
With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To manufacture low volume iterative sheet metal assemblies using various manufacturing processes while adhering to set safety & quality standards in a product development setting.
Duties and responsibilities:
Cutting, forming, and welding of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Helps to identify manufacturing practices to reduce cost and improve design
Sets up and perform MIG/TIG welding applications
Uses grinders / sanders to remove weld spatter and applies surface prep for paint
Communicates challenges to department Supervisor and engineering team members
Uses PC to access part drawings and CAD models as needed
Works well with team members and shares knowledge to collectively problem solve
Uses part nesting software and performs cutting operations on laser
Sets up and operates 175 & 90 ton press brakes
Drives forklifts and PIT vehicles to transfer parts & raw materials as needed
Assists in other areas of the Product Development Lab based on workload
Submits requests for raw materials & consumable items as needed
Required Skills:
Ability to problem solve
Strong analytical skills
Strong print reading and inspection skills
Strong understanding of raw materials both ferrous and non-ferrous
Must pass onsite weld test and possess a desire to grow skillset using various technologies within the lab (ie; machining, urethane molding, 3D printing)
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions, and work calmly & effectively in a deadline driven environment
Must be flexible to work overtime as needed and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships both in and outside of the department
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information
Ability to work independently and prioritize workflow to support new product phased initiatives
Must be detail oriented and display above average communication skills
Must be able to routinely lift up to 40lbs
Ability to operate forklift and PIT vehicles
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
8-10 years related work experience
Experience in operations and/or product development preferred
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.