Welder Fabricator

Southworth Products Inc., located in Manila, AR, has immediate openings for experienced Welder Fabricators – Weekdays Mon-Thursday 6am to 4:30pm shift Southworth is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, Southworth has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier. Primary Functions Read and understand blueprints (Ansi Y14.5) and weld symbols & bill of material. Able to work alone in producing custom products with the information communicated as a set of instructions.Layout, position, fit and weld components to assemble machinery according to blueprints and/or written and verbal instructions. Each build may be different. Need to be able to weld complex and unique projects.Machines typically include electrical and hydraulic components. As part of the build will be expected to assemble basic switches and buttons for electrical use, and to also assemble simple hydraulics for the machines.Proficiently use various welding equipment following established procedures and work practices, while achieving an acceptable level of quality (MIG welder, torch, grinder, etc.)Run quality checks and discern between good and bad weld qualityCross train to fulfill duties as needed in other areas to meet customer requirementsOccasionally participate in team projects related to safety, efficiency, quality, or other areas as deemed necessaryProvide proper housekeeping, care of equipment and safe operating procedures Required Qualifications Must have developed welding techniques and experience using MIG, plasma cutters, and cutting torchesMust have experience reading and understanding blueprints, reading and working with a tape measure, painting, metal fabrication, and electrical assembly (i.e. 3 phase motors, simple push buttons).Must be able to plumb, flare, bend and assemble hydraulic hoses and tubing. Ideal candidate is already familiar or able to quickly learn based on previous mechanical aptitude.1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated good judgment, dependability and satisfactory work quality and quantityExperience working as part of an effective team through personal interaction based on trust, respect and communication, problem solving individually, as well as team effortsMust be able to bend, twist, reach, grasp with fingers, stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 50 poundsMust have basic knowledge of hand tools and pneumatic/electric power tools.Must be willing to successfully complete an assessment including tape measure reading, blueprint reading, and welding assessmentD1.1 Certification (current or previously certified) is preferredMandatory overtime may be required for this role Pay Is Based Upon Skills And Experience SIGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas. SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI.