Production Welder - Cones & Cages | Night Shift

About Us

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

• Benefits: Start Day 1! Medical, Dental, Vision & more!
• Night shift: M-TH 7:00pm - 6:00am with a 30 minute meal break.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Operation of light, medium and heavy equipment including forklift.
• Operation of various hand-operated tools related to steel fabrication.
• Maintains equipment and performs daily inspections of equipment.
• Must be able to use welding equipment or the ability to learn welding procedures.
• Set up equipment including mandrels and the loading of the raw materials that are needed in the manufacturing process of cone cages and flared end cages.
• Place steel reinforcements in mandrels in the production process of items.
• Clean and maintain workstation to be used daily in the production process.
• Performs special projects or assignments as directed.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2 years’ experience welding.
• Prior forklift and operator experience a plus.
• Able to use hand tools.
• Mathematics skills and be able to read a measuring tape.
• Team oriented.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.

Work Environment

• Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals.
• Employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.
• Vision: Good Vision, corrected to normal: or ability to access required information and to perform job duties.
• Hearing: Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand-required information and to perform job duties.
• Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work area.

Compensation

• The approximate pay range for this position is $20-22/hour + $2/hr shift differential for working night shift.
• Ability to make piece rate on top of hourly wage.

Company

Company: Afinitas