Door Welder
About The Position
The MIG Welder welds metal doors to specification using engineering documents and shop travelers. The role emphasizes quality workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork, with the goal of completing work correctly the first time. The position supports continuous improvement and production flow in a fast-paced custom metal manufacturing environment. The Welder sets up and operates welding tools, adjusts and operates equipment to produce quality welds, follows documented processes and the top-down production list, performs inspections, and assists with machine preventive maintenance. The employee is expected to keep the work area clean and organized, communicate issues that affect production, follow company safety and conduct rules, use and maintain provided PPE, and be willing to cross-train. A flexible schedule is required for overtime and start-time changes based on work volume.
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand engineering documents and shop travelers.
- Ability to lay out and load materials using basic math and handheld measuring tools.
- Knowledge of welding tool operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge and application of welding-specific safety requirements.
- Ability to perform manual and machine welding techniques.
- Understanding of finished product characteristics.
- MIG welding certificate required.
- At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.
- Dexterity with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools, and machinery.
- Able to frequently grasp, push, pull, and rotate 50 pounds; use both hands dexterously; stand for extended periods; and occasionally work while bent, stooped, or squatted.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Metalworking or hollow metal fabrication experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S, and existing manufacturing processes.
- Provide leadership with feedback on quality issues, productivity, and procedural changes.
- Keep the machine running and communicate issues that prevent product flow.
- Follow company safety and conduct policies, including using and maintaining company-provided PPE.
- Participate in cross-training and learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
- Keep the work area clean and organized through daily housekeeping.
- Set up and operate welding tools and maintain workflow by following documented processes.
- Produce parts using the top-down production list.
- Adjust and operate the machine to produce quality welds.
- Assist with the daily preventive maintenance schedule for the machine, manuals, and procedures.
- Perform first-part inspections and in-process quality checks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
