Weld Specialist, $2,000 Sign on Bonus - Ventrac

About the Role

Join our growing team! The focus of this position is to improve weld quality by developing standardized welding procedures and training welders to meet department quality requirements. The Weld Specialist applies expertise in metallurgy, welding techniques, inspection, and weld testing to refine welding processes that increase efficiency, quality, and production output. Working closely with the Weld Supervisor and Engineering support, this role is responsible for creating and maintaining weld standards, conducting weld tests, and developing both inspection and welder-training programs.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Weld Management and Engineering, perform testing for WPS, PQR, and Welder qualifications, as well as record and maintain records of welder qualification according to company standards.
• Train welders on proper MIG and robotic MIG welding techniques, ensuring consistent understanding of procedures and quality expectations.
• Troubleshoot welding issues on the floor by diagnosing defects, adjusting parameters, and guiding operators toward proper corrective actions.
• Work with Tooling designers and Manufacturing Engineer to approve jigs and fixtures.
• Develop weld settings for new weldments and verify their effectiveness through appropriate nondestructive testing methods.
• Verify weld documentation by reviewing weld prints, specifications, and requirements for accuracy and clarity.
• Work with the weld supervisor to ensure the use of proper equipment, WPS's, and instructions.
• Coach team members on weld symbols, print reading, and process fundamentals to strengthen technical competency across the department.
• Support quality and continuous-improvement efforts by advocating for meaningful changes and helping the team implement them when appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineering to provide feedback on weld design, manufacturability, and fixture needs during product development.
• Champion safety practices by reinforcing proper PPE use, safe welding techniques, and hazard awareness during all training and production activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment that included welding – Robotic and Hand welding.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of welding, joining, and cutting processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy (strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, fatigue life).
• Ability to inspect products for missing welds, poor welds, and incorrect welds per drawings and/or patterns.
• Strong knowledge of welding symbols and drawings.
• Ability to write, read, and understand welding instructions and procedures.
• Ability to analyze weld failures and determine root causes related to material, weld settings, weld positioning, or other factors.
• Working knowledge of all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Actively seeks out opportunities to enhance processes and implements practical, well-reasoned solutions.
• Able to adjust to varying schedules, evolving responsibilities, and additional hours when required.
• Safety-conscious individual.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. regularly and bend, squat, walk, or stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate from technical school preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or familiarity with, AWS welding codes and industry standards.
• Familiarity with industry-standard CAD platforms for technical drawing and visualization.
• Knowledge of welding procedure and performance qualification testing.
• Knowledge of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Proven experience delivering hands-on training and guiding learners through skill development.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus for all new production hires.
• Dress for your day - Take advantage of our free uniform program that includes full laundry service. All production employees are required to wear steel toe boots with met guards (Ventrac will reimburse up to $175 after 6 months of employment).
• You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance.

Pay

Competitive salary range of $28-34 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours can be flexible.