Fab/Welder Production Operator

LIFT TECHNOLOGIES INC • Westminster, SC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Lift Technologies Inc. (LTI) is hiring production welders to fabricate masts and carriages for forklifts and automated-guided vehicles. The role is based in a production environment and involves using blueprints, precision gauges, industrial MIG equipment, and the GMAW spray-arc welding process to join steel components. Employees may also be trained to work in automated robotic welding cells. Air Carbon Arc cutting is used in some welding cells.

The team member safely fabricates weldments by cutting, burning, fitting, and welding steel plate, profiles, or castings to required quality specifications and applicable AWS D1.1 and D14.1 standards. Work is performed according to standard work instructions, safety procedures, technical drawings, and engineering notifications. The role also includes gathering equipment and components for welding tasks, operating lifting equipment, completing quality checks and production documentation, maintaining equipment and a clean work area, and completing required training.

LTI considers applicants with a range of welding experience and offers in-house welding training. The posting describes a full-time position in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, typically scheduled Monday through Thursday, with available day, night, and weekend shifts. Overtime may be mandatory when business conditions require it. Hourly employees are eligible for a monthly bonus dependent on company performance; shift differentials are offered for night and weekend crews.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalent GED, or relevant work experience.
• Successful completion of an AWS-style written test administered during the LTI interview process, unless hired as a Welder Trainee.
• Successful completion of AWS D1.1 and D14.1 weld tests administered during the LTI interview process, unless hired as a Welder Trainee.
• Ability to safely cut, burn, and MIG weld to fabricate weldments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and engineering notices.
• Ability to read and follow safety and work instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to perform basic math and measuring calculations.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Ability to work the regular schedule and overtime as required.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively with coworkers in a team environment.
• Ability to complete required production documentation accurately and neatly.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work safely and produce quality products.
• Ability to stand and walk, push and pull, stoop and bend, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to grasp materials and operate lifting devices, hand tools, and measuring devices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for a 10-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Skilled trade certification in a related area.
• At least 6 months of welding experience, as stated in the initial preferred qualifications.
• Air Carbon Arc cutting experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely fabricate weldments by cutting, burning, and welding steel plate, profiles, or castings to required quality specifications.
• Safely perform fitting operations and/or operate a welding robot to meet quality specifications.
• Follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, technical drawings, and engineering notifications while using industrial MIG welding equipment.
• Read and follow the LTI Production Schedule and gather the equipment and components needed to set up welding tasks.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, lifting devices, and fork trucks.
• Safely perform quality checks according to LTI requirements.
• Perform daily pre-shift and end-shift duties, maintain equipment in proper operating condition, and keep the work area clean throughout the shift.
• Complete required production documentation accurately and neatly.
• Complete required training on time.
• Safely perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Monthly bonus for hourly employees, dependent on company performance and not guaranteed.
• Night shift differential of $1.25.
• Weekend shift differential of approximately 12% of the hourly rate.
• Night and weekend shift crews are paid for their lunch period.

What This Job Offers

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