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Welder II - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Northern Tool + Equipment · Faribault, MN · 6 days ago
On-siteManagement$23–$32.85/hrFull-time

About the role

To efficiently produce high quality products through wire feed welding. To gain the knowledge, skill and ability to increase welding level.

Responsibilities

  • Produces high quality Northern Tool products through wire feed welding.
  • Sets up and operates various welding equipment.
  • Works towards and assists others in meeting direct labor utilization goals.
  • Moves product through the factory using Kanban.
  • Actively participates in tiered accountability process.
  • Troubleshoots welding machine as needed.
  • Drives forklift to move product as needed.
  • Keeps a safe work environment and reports safety observations.
  • Assists in other departments.
  • Operates various machines and equipment as needed.
  • Helps train new employees as needed.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management.
  • Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
  • Performs related work as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

  • High School education or equivalent; 2-year Vo-tech certification strongly preferred.
  • At least 2 years' experience with production welding.
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills.
  • Must pass a welding test during interview process.
  • Ability to work a schedule based on the understanding of responsibilities and priorities.
  • Ability to accurately read and match numbers.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
  • Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.
  • Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment's 12 Core Competencies.

Physical demands

  • Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility during required length of the shift.
  • Frequently required to bend, stoop, push and pull objects.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to communicate.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to rarely lift up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
  • Ability to operate forklift, motorized pallet jack or other power equipment as necessary.

Personal protective equipment required

  • Protective footwear (steel-toe boots/shoes)
  • Protective eyewear
  • Protective hearing
  • Welding helmet
  • Welding gloves
  • Welding cape/sleeves

About Northern Tool + Equipment

Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota's Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We're looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match.
  • Generous employee discount on tools and equipment.
  • Daily Pay option for added financial flexibility.
  • 7 paid federal holidays.
  • Sign-on bonus: $2,000 ($1,000 paid on first paycheck following start of employment, second $1,000 after 6 months of employment).

Pay

Starting pay $26.50/hour, dependent on qualifications, skill, and test results. Overall compensation range $23.00–$32.85/hour, personalized based on skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Thursday 6:00 am–4:30 pm; overtime primarily worked on Fridays.

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