Weld Technician

New Standard Corporation•Wrightsville, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

New Standard Corporation is a leading metal stamping and fabrication manufacturer serving market-leading OEMs with finished goods, sub-assemblies, and components. We pride ourselves on our people, workmanship, and commitment to quality. Through innovation, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach, we have built lasting partnerships with customers for more than 50 years. We are currently seeking a skilled Weld Technician to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have welding experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality products in a safe and efficient environment. The Weld Technician is responsible for setting up and operating welding equipment, producing and inspecting welded assemblies, and supporting fabrication and assembly operations while meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring products meet customer specifications and company quality requirements.

Requirements

1–3 years of welding and manufacturing experience.
Experience with MIG welding and fabrication processes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to use measuring and inspection tools.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with resistance welding systems and spot welding equipment.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Overhead crane certification or ability to obtain certification.
Experience with ERP systems and production reporting software.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Basic understanding of metallurgy and welding processes.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate welding equipment qualified to operate, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and setup documentation.
Perform MIG welding, resistance welding, spot welding, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and related manufacturing processes.
Produce and inspect products to meet or exceed production, quality, and customer requirements while minimizing scrap and rework.
Verify that all required documentation, tooling, safety equipment, and work instructions are available and accurate before beginning production.
Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, alignment, surface finish, and overall workmanship.
Identify and report defective materials, weld defects, assembly errors, equipment issues, or nonconforming products.
Contain defective components and stop production when necessary to prevent quality issues and unnecessary rework.
Operate finishing equipment including grinders, drill presses, tapping machines, and related fabrication equipment.
Transport materials and finished products to designated locations using approved material handling equipment.
Complete production reporting, work order transactions, and time reporting accurately within company systems.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned.