Production Associate (1st Shift) (Weld)

American Trim • Sidney, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

American Trim is hiring a Production Associate for its weld and rework area at a metal stamping facility. The role is responsible and accountable for welding operations in the production work area, including equipment and fixture setup and product quality. The associate works to established production rates, follows procedures and safety requirements, communicates with supervisors and engineering staff, and handles operational reporting. The position is on 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Base pay is $19.70 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Read blueprints and have basic knowledge of weld symbols.
• Skills requiring oxygen and acetylene welding, with some soldering experience.
• Understanding of metal joining through school and at least one year of experience.
• At least one year of experience welding aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel.
• TIG and MIG welding skills, with some stick-welding experience.
• Willingness to learn a new skill and follow set instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-starter.
• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.
• Basic computer/PC knowledge and skills are preferred.
• Work while wearing required eye, ear, foot, and other protective devices.

Nice To Haves

• JVS welding school or Hobart welding experience.
• Basic computer/PC knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet established production rates.
• Produce daily job assignments using the QAD pick list.
• Set up equipment and fixtures.
• Ensure parts meet dimensional and visual quality requirements.
• Set up and run jobs according to procedures (PDS).
• Follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment Safety Analysis (ESA), and Area Safety Analysis (ASA) procedures.
• Communicate with the shift supervisor, tooling engineers, and quality engineers.
• Run the assigned operation and report parts completion, downtime, and scrap; provide SPC data when needed.
• Interpret blueprints or written specifications for welding products.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work cell.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Steady work.
• On-the-job training and free training to upgrade skills.
• Day-one holiday pay.
• Day-one 401(k), with company match.
• Vacation time after 91 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 91 days.
• Tuition assistance.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Direct deposit.
• Fixed weekly schedule.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Direct Care for employees who elect company health benefits.
• Annual boot reimbursement voucher.
• Prescription safety-glass reimbursement voucher every two years.

What This Job Offers

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