Welder - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join Polaris Huntsville as a Welder and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment, welding full frames for side-by-by vehicles and Polaris's Slingshot. Welders will perform the MiG welding process on mild steel on assembly line or work cell as required to meet all quality standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform Weld Tasks to Standards
• Perform Arc and Mig welding on steel materials for RANGER or Slingshot production.
• Pass Weld Assessment to standards.
• Ability to be trained on Polaris specific weld process standards and arc monitor systems.
• Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery Focus
• Perform welding tasks based on production schedules.
• Maintain a consistent pace throughout the shift with focus on quality.
• Inspect all parts prior to and following entering workstations; immediately report non-conformance issues to group leader and/or Supervisor.
• Accurately complete paperwork required for production records, including labor reporting, move tickets, SPC charts etc.
• Perform quality testing and documentation as required.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations strictly and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices (5S).
• Team Player Mentality
• Step in and perform tasks on robot welding equipment as required by business need and assigned by supervisor.
• Rotate between workstations as assigned.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Group Leader.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience or educational welding experience preferred.
• Welding experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Repetitive use of upper extremities.
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, and squat.
• Stand and walk up for extended periods of time and reach overhead continuously.
• Ability to withstand heat for extended periods of time.
• Use air/power/vibrating tools and perform strong, pincher-gripping motions.
• Work safely around moving equipment, power tools, and industrial vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Repetitive use of upper extremities.
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, and squat.
• Stand and walk up for extended periods of time and reach overhead continuously.
• Ability to withstand heat for extended periods of time.
• Use air/power/vibrating tools and perform strong, pincher-gripping motions.
• Work safely around moving equipment, power tools, and industrial vehicles.

Pre-Hire Training

We have partnered with the Alabama Department of Commerce to establish a customized training program for candidates seeking employment with Polaris. All candidates for hire seeking hourly roles in our manufacturing operations are required to attend an unpaid training with AIDT. Completion of the training and pre-employment checks identified below, is required before any offer of employment can be finalized.

Base Pay Range

$22.09 - $26.14

Working Conditions

• Fast paced welding environment
• Hot environment

About Polaris

Polaris is the global leader in powersports, pioneering product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).