Production Welder (Mig Welding)

Lift Technologies • Westminster, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lift Technologies Inc. (LTI) is hiring Production Welders at its Westminster, South Carolina facility to fabricate forklift and automated-guided-vehicle masts and carriages in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Welders work in small, product-oriented work cells, using technical drawings, precision gauges, industrial MIG welding equipment, and the GMAW–Spray Arc process. Employees may also be trained to operate automated welding robots. Air Carbon Arc cutting is used in the welding cells.

The role involves safely cutting, burning, fitting, and welding steel plate, profiles, or castings to applicable quality requirements and AWS D1.1 and D14.1 standards. Welders follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, technical drawings, and engineering notifications, and perform quality checks and production documentation. LTI provides in-house welding training and considers applicants with varying levels of welding education and experience.

This is a full-time position. New hires may choose among a Monday–Thursday day shift, a Monday–Thursday night shift, or a Friday–Sunday day shift. Mandatory overtime may be required based on business conditions. Compensation depends on experience; hourly employees are eligible for a monthly bonus dependent on company performance. Night and weekend shifts receive shift differentials, and the night and weekend shifts are paid for their lunch period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Successfully complete an AWS-style written test administered at LTI during the interview process.
• Successfully complete AWS D1.1 and D14.1 weld tests administered at LTI during the interview process.
• Ability to safely cut, burn, and MIG weld to fabricate weldments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and engineering notices.
• Ability to read and follow safety and work instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to perform basic math and measuring calculations.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with coworkers in a team environment.
• Ability to accurately and neatly complete required production documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work safely and produce quality products.
• Ability to stand for a 10-hour shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Skilled trade certification in a related area.
• At least 6 months of welding experience.
• Experience with Air Carbon Arc cutting.

Responsibilities

• Safely cut, burn, and weld steel plate, profiles, or castings to meet quality specifications.
• Safely perform fitting operations and/or operate welding robots to meet quality specifications.
• Follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, technical drawings, and engineering notifications while using industrial MIG welding equipment.
• Review the LTI production schedule and gather the equipment and components needed to set up welding tasks.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, lifting devices, and fork trucks.
• Safely perform quality checks according to LTI requirements.
• Perform pre-shift and end-shift duties, maintain equipment in proper operating condition, and keep the work area clean throughout the shift.
• Complete required production documentation accurately and neatly.
• Complete required training on time.
• Safely perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Work the regular schedule and overtime as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Monthly bonus for hourly employees, dependent on company performance and not guaranteed.
• Night shift differential of $1.25 per hour.
• Weekend shift differential of approximately 12% of the hourly rate.
• Night and weekend shifts are paid for their lunch period.

What This Job Offers

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