MIG Welder and Fabricator (evening shift)

Amada•High Point, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The MIG Welder and Fabricator welds thick steel plates using pulse welding and fabricates steel parts to design specifications based on blueprints. The role includes using an overhead crane, sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and sometimes a shot blast machine for paint preparation. The position works in person at the assigned facility and offers a Monday-through-Thursday schedule from 3:00 PM to 1:45 AM. The hourly pay range is $22.00 to $30.00, with an additional $2.00 evening-shift premium. The employee welds press-brake side plates, lower beams, and upper frames to produce frames ready for painting. They maintain tools, equipment, and an organized workspace; manage standard times and available resources; keep management informed of status and issues; comply with workplace policies; and wear required PPE. They may train employees on Welding Apprentice tasks. The role requires passing the AWS D1.1: 2020 Welder Test, understanding metric measurements, setting up weld machines, and reading blueprints. No travel is required, and there are no subordinate staff. Work takes place on cement flooring in a year-round climate-controlled environment. Daily physical activities include standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching outward and overhead, climbing, gripping, pinching, and hand-eye coordination. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Employees must speak only English during emergencies and while performing job duties where an emergency is possible; this rule does not apply to casual conversations when not performing job duties.

Requirements

Pass the AWS D1.1: 2020 Welder Test.
Understand metric measurement.
Understand and perform weld machine setup.
Understand and read blueprints.
Ability to perform all essential functions of a Heavy Plate Structural Welder.
Experience driving a forklift and using measuring tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Mathematical skills, including reading a tape measure to 1/32 inch.
Reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to design custom reports as requested.
Ability to work harmoniously with others, accept and follow instructions, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform the listed daily physical activities.
Speak only English during emergencies and while performing job duties where there is potential for an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in manufacturing and production is preferred.
ISO experience is a plus.
SAP experience is a plus.
Previous Lead Person experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Weld thick steel plates using pulse welding and fabricate steel parts to design specifications according to blueprints.
Pass the AWS D1.1: 2020 Welder Test.
Understand metric measurement and set up weld machines.
Read and understand blueprints.
Perform the essential functions of a Heavy Plate Structural Welder.
Weld press-brake side plates, lower beams, and upper frames together to produce frames ready for painting.
Train other employees on Welding Apprentice tasks.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the workspace.
Keep management informed of status and issues.
Manage standard times and available resources.
Comply with established workplace policies and procedures and wear required PPE.
Keep the workstation clean and organized and avoid self-inflicted mistakes that cause rework.
Contribute to team efforts, maintain professional and technical knowledge, act on constructive feedback, improve processes, uphold work standards, and accept positive criticism.