Small Parts Cell Welder

About the Company

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

About the Role

This position is primarily responsible for the fabrication of sub-assemblies used in chassis. This individual will be measuring, plasma cutting, and welding systems to produce sub-assemblies. A small parts cell welder will report to the team leader to ensure daily goals are being met.

Responsibilities

• Combination of specified designs and measurements, appropriate component parts, plasma cutting, assemble brackets on the landing gears, and welding systems to produce sub-assemblies.
• Rotation of position into production welding as necessary in or outside of small parts department.
• Separate scrap metal from regular trash for proper disposal.
• Keep parts off the floor using racks and shelves.
• Assist in repair work as necessary.
• Maintain parts area organized and clean, including labeling extra parts as needed.
• Read and use a tape measure.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout the sub-assembly area.
• Post-production tags onto the system using basic computer skills.
• Operate appropriate equipment including MIG welders, band saws, plasma cutters, tape measures, handheld drills, etc.
• Operate a lift truck as necessary.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Welding competency and knowledge of welding systems (to be demonstrated).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to work as part of a team to achieve company goals.
• Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and process written communication including measurements, frame prints, directions, and instructions.
• Successful problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to work under physically and mentally stressful situations.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes throughout the day.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints.
• Lift Truck Operators License (training available).

Working Conditions

The team member will work around moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, and conveyor roller lines. The work may involve outside weather conditions in all seasons. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The team member may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, noise, heat, cold, and wet work while performing job duties.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, handling, and climbing throughout the day. The team member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal protective equipment such as work gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, cut-resistant sleeves, and seasonal gear will be provided. Steel-toed shoes or boots with metatarsal guards are required but not provided.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision.
• 401k with employer match.
• Vacation and holiday days.
• Personal days.
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring opportunities.

Schedule

This is a full-time hourly position. Hours of work and days are based on the need to support operations and production. Some Saturdays will be mandatory.