1st Shift Certified Welder

Lozier Corporation • Middlebury, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for performing welding operations in a manufacturing environment, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in accordance with production specifications. This role may include operating automated equipment, performing manual welding, and working with various materials depending on the area of assignment. The Welder will champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success. This role requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to perform accurate welding operations. The Welder will select and set up appropriate welding equipment, tools, and materials, and perform welding operations safely and efficiently, meeting production schedules and quality standards. Responsibilities include inspecting completed welds for quality, consistency, and compliance with specifications, maintaining equipment and performing routine preventive maintenance, and following all safety policies and procedures, including PPE usage and proper handling of materials. Collaboration with production teams to identify and implement process improvements is also a key function, along with demonstrating regular attendance and timeliness, and the ability to work and interact well with others. Specific duties may include operating, monitoring, and maintaining robotic welding systems, inspecting robotic welds, reworking MIG welds, monitoring parameters, and maintaining inspection records. Programming robotic welding equipment for automated production runs, troubleshooting and adjusting robot settings, and working closely with engineers and technicians to optimize robotic processes are also part of the role. Maintaining documentation related to robot operation, maintenance, and quality checks is required. For MIG (GMAW) Welder roles, responsibilities include performing MIG welding on components, assemblies, or structures according to specifications, selecting appropriate wire, shielding gas, and parameters for the material and application, and ensuring welds meet production and quality standards. Assisting in setup and maintenance of MIG welding equipment is also expected. For Spot/Resistance Welder roles, responsibilities include performing resistance spot welding operations on sheet metal assemblies, maintaining proper electrode alignment, pressure, and timing, and monitoring equipment for wear and performance issues, performing basic maintenance as needed. Working in accordance with production schedules and maintaining high safety standards are crucial for this role.

Requirements

• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Knowledge of weld symbols, tolerances, and metallurgy basics.
• Familiarity with welding inspection tools (calipers, gauges, microscopes, weld cameras).
• Experience with weld process optimization (adjusting parameters to reduce defects).
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of welding safety standards and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proven experience in one or more welding processes relevant to the specialization.
• Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training, or certifications are preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• AWS (American Welding Society) certification.
• Experience with specialty materials (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium).
• Familiarity with other welding processes (TIG, laser, plasma) for cross-training potential.
• Prior experience with automated inspection systems (vision systems, sensors).

Responsibilities

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to perform accurate welding operations.
• Select and set up appropriate welding equipment, tools, and materials.
• Perform welding operations safely and efficiently, meeting production schedules and quality standards.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including PPE usage and proper handling of materials.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain robotic welding systems.
• Inspect robotic welds, rework MIG welds, monitor parameters, maintain inspection records.
• Program robotic welding equipment for automated production runs.
• Troubleshoot and adjust robot settings to maintain weld quality and production efficiency.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to optimize robotic processes.
• Maintain documentation related to robot operation, maintenance, and quality checks.
• Perform MIG welding on components, assemblies, or structures according to specifications.
• Select appropriate wire, shielding gas, and parameters for the material and application.
• Ensure welds meet production and quality standards, including appearance and structural integrity.
• Assist in setup and maintenance of MIG welding equipment.
• Perform resistance spot welding operations on sheet metal assemblies.
• Maintain proper electrode alignment, pressure, and timing to ensure consistent weld quality.
• Monitor equipment for wear and performance issues, performing basic maintenance as needed.
• Work in accordance with production schedules and maintain high safety standards.

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive Benefits Package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED