Welder - 1st Shift Production

Job Description

$1000 Sign on Bonus! Join the MAT Industries Inc. team and work for a growing manufacturing company. MAT Industries Inc. is a leading manufacturer of air compressors in the Jackson community located at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301. Welder positions start at $22.60/hour.

About the Role

MAT Industries Inc. has MULTIPLE openings for FIRST SHIFT, which runs MONDAY - THURSDAY, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm or 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our ten-hour shift offers THREE PAID breaks along with a 30-minute lunch. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick days, and 8 paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding multiple attachments -12 gauge to .179" brackets and tubing.
• Most welding positions require passing ASME Certification, requiring 6" vertical down weld with full penetration on .094 material with a gap of .052". The welded plate root and cover were bent to verify that there were no defects in the weld.
• Welds cannot have any defects such as porosity, undercut, concave, etc. Welds must be to code and cosmetically acceptable.
• Follow all safety regulations and encourage co-workers to follow safety regulations.
• Follow all company policies and procedures and encourage co-workers to follow company policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding.
• Assemble and MIG weld parts following blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Conduct quality inspections of work.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report maintenance and safety concerns.
• Conducted repairs, modifications, and retrofits on production items.
• Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking project status.
• Assist in training junior employees and inspecting their work.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Sign off on completed work orders and quality of work.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Actively participate in the development of a LEAN manufacturing culture.
• May perform various duties that do not always require hand welding.
• Welders could be assigned to operate various welding and non-welding equipment to meet customer demand.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in MIG welding within the last 2 years.
• Machine welding experience is not applicable.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be able to report to work each day for your scheduled shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and 8 paid holidays.
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match.
• Career Advancement Program, training and development.
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D.