Production Welder - 1st shift

Pay

$21.00–$31.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Team Lead or Plant Management Team, the Production Welder will set up and tack weld a wide range of similar and dissimilar metals to make sub‑assemblies for cylinders and swivels and set up sub‑arc and weld per Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Tack weld and sub‑arc weld parts per the appropriate weld procedure as supervised by a qualified welder.
• Read and interpret shop routings, work instructions, and elementary blueprints.
• Conduct computer functions on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Set up the job per the appropriate weld procedures and work instructions.
• General maintenance – changing tips, liners, wire, gas, etc.
• Clean and inspect all finished sub‑assemblies as trained and receive final approval by a qualified welder.
• Store finished sub‑assemblies and unused parts per proper procedures.
• Candidates may be asked to complete a weld test to verify skills in welding processes, blueprint reading, material preparation, and quality control.

Marginal Responsibilities

• May be directed to perform other tasks due to a decrease in the workload, machine downtime for maintenance, or a critical need in another area.
• Assist in other departments as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Currently enrolled in vocational/technical school for welding or some welding experience preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Flux‑core, sub‑arc and MIG experience preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Manufacturing experience.

Pre‑employment Testing

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre‑employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term disability (STD)
• Company‑paid long‑term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) – benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date