Welder Helper (Nights M-F 5pm-3:30am)

AAON, Inc. • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Welder Helper assists Welder I and Welder II with welding tasks, workpiece preparation, equipment setup, material handling, and tack welding. The position operates power and hand tools under guidance, reads basic welding blueprints and instructions, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment while following safety procedures. Helpers may also assist with training and mentoring new helpers.

The role requires effective written and spoken communication, interpersonal skills, sound decision-making and problem-solving, multitasking and organizational abilities, and the ability to work with a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and sitting or standing for up to 95 percent of work hours. The position includes periodic visits to a manufacturing facility where seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure may occur. Duties may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possess interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrate decision-making and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate multitasking and organizational skills.
• Work effectively in a team environment and in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Welder I and Welder II with welding tasks as directed.
• Prepare workpieces for welding by cleaning, grinding, and scraping.
• Help set up welding equipment and tools under supervision.
• Handle and store welding materials and equipment properly.
• Operate power tools and hand tools under guidance.
• Read and interpret basic welding blueprints and instructions.
• Assist with tack welding components together for final welding.
• Help maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Learn and follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in training and mentoring new helpers as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance and Health Savings Accounts
• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus
• Premium 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed