MIG Welder and Fabricator (evening shift)

AMADA AMERICA, INC.•High Point, NC

6d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The MIG Welder and Fabricator welds thick steel plates using pulse welding and fabricates steel parts to meet design specifications according to blueprints. The role includes using an overhead crane, sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and sometimes operating a shot blast machine for paint preparation. The welder joins press-brake side plates, lower beams, and upper frames to produce frames ready for painting, and trains other employees on Welding Apprentice tasks. This is an in-person role at the assigned facility, up to five days per week. The schedule option is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:45 AM. Pay is $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, with a $2.00 evening-shift premium in addition to the base hourly rate. No travel is required and there are no subordinate staff.

Requirements

Experience working in manufacturing and production is preferred.
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 Office, including 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.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, twist, push, pull, reach outward and overhead, climb, grip, pinch, and perform hand-to-eye coordination as daily functions.
Ability to work on cement flooring.

Nice To Haves

ISO experience.
SAP experience.
Previous Lead Person experience.

Responsibilities

Pass the AWS D1.1: 2020 Welder Test.
Understand metric measurement.
Understand and perform weld machine setup.
Understand and read blueprints.
Perform all 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 workspace.
Keep management informed of status and issues.
Manage standard times and available resources.
Comply with established workplace policies and procedures.
Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
Keep the workstation clean and organized.
Avoid self-inflicted mistakes that cause rework.
Speak only English during emergencies and while performing job duties where there is potential for an emergency; this rule does not apply to casual conversations when employees are not performing a job duty.
Contribute to team effort.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
Act on constructive feedback and accept positive criticism.
Improve processes and uphold work standards.