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MIG Welder - 1st Shift

Greenheck Group · Knoxville, TN · 4 days ago
Management$25.18/hrFull-time

About the role

Join an award-winning culture at Greenheck Group, a global leader in air movement and ventilation. As an innovative, environmentally responsible manufacturer, we design and produce industry-leading HVAC solutions used in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to grow personally and professionally within a team of inspired people doing extraordinary things.

Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret shop floor paperwork prior to assembly
  • Read and follow drawings, SOPs, blueprints, and/or weld specifications
  • Set up and operate equipment effectively and safely
  • Maintain consistent quality technique in welding, operator-level jots, and fit-ups on multiple material types and welding applications
  • Correct for excessive weld spatter and repair cosmetic defects
  • Correct porosity within welds
  • Perform operator-level cleaning and maintenance for assigned area
  • Conform to all safety guidelines while performing duties and operating equipment
  • Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Support daily and monthly production goals and targets
  • Utilize SOPs and Standard Work Instructions to complete work
  • Contribute to safety and process improvement initiatives
  • Learn SAP/MII/MES processes
  • Demonstrate reliability and ownership of assigned processes
  • Identify work to be performed via SAP or MII work center priority
  • Perform physical material movements
  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S and lean initiatives
  • Cross-train within the department
  • Demonstrate flexibility in cross-trained areas
  • Help train new production team members as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GED preferred
  • 12+ months prior manufacturing experience preferred
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years old
  • Ability to pass a welding test on material in use
  • Ability to distinguish various thickness and types of materials
  • Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • High focus on quality and safety
  • Proficient math, reading, and computer skills
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
  • Demonstrates proficiency in understanding and correcting the seven variables of welding
  • Experience reading measuring devices
  • Intermediate skills in using basic, pneumatic, and power tools
  • Ability to safely operate equipment, including material movement equipment such as overhead lifting devices and forklifts
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This role requires the ability to:

  • Move with ease in the production area
  • Possess physical strength and stamina to remain in a stationary/standing position for prolonged periods
  • Use hands and fingers for potentially repetitive handling, gripping, and manipulating product, tools, and equipment
  • Position oneself to complete work, including bending, balancing, twisting, rotating, stooping, climbing, and moving over uneven surfaces
  • Push, pull, and reach
  • Lift, carry, move, or position objects up to 50 pounds regularly

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to:

  • Operating machinery with moving mechanical parts
  • Airborne particles
  • Forklift and crane operations
  • Vibration
  • Varied exposure to noise

Personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety-toed footwear is required. Additional PPE may be required based on specific tasks. This is a safety-sensitive position, and impairment while performing duties could pose a health and safety risk. The facility may or may not be climate-controlled, resulting in varied temperature swings.

Pay

Minimum starting rate of $25.18/hour, with regular increases reaching $28.63/hour.

Benefits

Greenheck Group offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its total rewards program, including:

  • Health & Family Support
  • Financial Security
  • Learning & Development
  • Rewards & Recognition
  • Wellbeing & Mental Health
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Fun Perks

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