MIG Welder/Fabricator

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(K) match, and paid vacation/holiday/personal days.

Enjoy the benefit of a 10 hour work shift!!

We are currently hiring for 1st shift positions.

1st shift hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm. Overtime on Friday's when needed.

We pay double time after 45 hours worked per week!!

Bonus of $1,000 after 90 days employment if you have no absences or tardies!!!

POSITION REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: None

STATUS: Full-time; FLSA Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Build Barges and barge accessories per blueprint specifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Layout, position, align and fit together fabricated parts of structural metal products in shop according to blueprint and layout specifications, in preparation for welding.
• Setup and adjust welding machines in order to weld components and assemblies using GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW.
• Plan sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, and allowance for weld shrinkage, machining, and thickness of metal.
• Move parts into position manually or utilizing overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Remove high spots, slag and cuts bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, chipping hammers and cutting & plasma torch.
• Inspect materials, components, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Work effectively and efficiently in both team-based and independent working environments.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of production welding and fitting experience preferred
• Higher vocational training preferred
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and AWS standard welding symbols
• Previous experience training others is preferred.
• Experienced in GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW. Knowledge of GTAW is preferred.

PHYSICAL FACTORS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Must be able to stand, reach, walk and bend on a continual basis.
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment (cold in winter- hot in summer), including work outside all year in all weather conditions.