Manufacturing Welder - 1st Shift

NIC Global•Gallatin, TN

About The Position

NIC Global is seeking a production welder to perform manual MIG and TIG welding, including TIG welding aluminum and stainless steel. The position also supports the robotic welding area when needed; training is provided. Work involves welding repetitive parts in production quantities, from small to large runs. Candidates must pass an on-site welding test before receiving an employment offer. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for four 10-hour days and 40 standard hours per week. Overtime may be available when needed by the company. The position includes physical requirements such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for a 10-hour shift with breaks. Because welding produces electromagnetic interference, a physician’s authorization may be required for individuals with pacemakers or similar devices. NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer providing mechanical and electromechanical assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and global sourcing of metal and plastic components. The company employs more than 600 people across Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. It describes its workplace as supportive and offers employee appreciation and recognition events. Benefits include insurance eligibility beginning the first of the month after 30 days, including health, dental, life, AD&D, long-term disability, and vision coverage, along with optional additional life, accident, and critical illness insurance and health and dependent-care FSAs. After six months, employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan with employer match and tuition reimbursement. The company also offers PTO accrual beginning at 80 hours in the first year, increasing with service milestones, and 80 hours of holiday pay per year.

Requirements

High school-level education or equivalent specialized training, including training obtained through vocational courses or on the job.
Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding, including welding aluminum and stainless steel.
Must pass an on-site welding test.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, with or without accommodations.
Ability to stand for a 10-hour shift with breaks.
Ability to visually assess weld quality.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of robotic welding.

Responsibilities

Perform simple to moderate welding projects.
Perform production-style MIG and TIG welding, including welding aluminum and stainless steel.
Weld parts in a production setting, including repetitive runs of small to large quantities.
Use an arc welder and electrode rods to perform track and bead welds.
Use an oxygen/acetylene torch to cut metal.
Use hand and power tools to grind and bevel metals, fit metals together, and remove slag.
Select appropriate electrodes and holders and regulate current and time.
Perform welding and cutting in vertical or horizontal positions as required.
Support the robotic welding area and perform robotic welding when required.

Benefits

Choice of two health insurance plans, available beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
Employer-paid employee dental insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans.
Vision insurance.
Additional life insurance.
Accident insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Federal health and dependent-care savings accounts (FSA).
401(k) plan with employer match, eligible after six months.
Tuition reimbursement, eligible after six months.
PTO accrual of 80 hours in the first year, increasing with length-of-service milestones.
80 hours of holiday pay per year.
Quarterly employee appreciation events, holiday parties, cookouts, company gifts, and other recognition programs.