MIG Welder I - O'Neal Manufacturing Services 1st Shift

all O'Neal Industries' Affiliates•Fayette, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mig Welder I is responsible for fabricating, joining, and repairing steel components using advanced gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment. This role requires ensuring error-free work for internal and external customers by following established processes to support safety and quality programs. The position involves maintaining a clean and organized work area, working under direct supervision, and performing other duties as assigned. A strong commitment to safety is essential, requiring adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment. The role also includes joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques, interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process, and inspecting completed welds to determine structural soundness. Preparation of materials and setup for welding equipment or robotic devices are also key responsibilities, along with completing an apprenticeship and/or formal training in specialty areas as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass and maintain MIG Welder certification.
Basic critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to operate forklifts and cranes. Must maintain certifications for required equipment.
Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
Proficiency in using hand tools (hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander).
Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, box calipers, slide dial calipers, and micrometers.
Ability to convert fractions to decimals and metric to English measurements.
Ability to produce high-quality work.
Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.
Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, including walking 2-5 miles per shift.
Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop repeatedly for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25lbs – 50lbs from floor to waist and front carry up to 25lbs – 50lbs, repeatedly per shift.
Ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps.
Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
Ability to read labels, follow safety and standard operating procedures, and communicate effectively in an industrial environment.
20/30 vision with the use of corrective lenses.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience, apprenticeship, or vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure error-free work for internal and external customers.
Follow established processes to support safety and quality programs.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Work under direct supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness.
Prepare materials and setup for welding equipment or robotic devices as needed.
Complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in specialty areas as required.