Welder I - Metal Fab

AAON, Inc. • Longview, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Perform routine welding work on HVAC units. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Executes routine welding tasks on HVAC units. Utilizes an arc welder and electrode rods for tack and bead welds, as well as an oxygen/acetylene torch for metal cutting. Operates hand and power tools for grinding, beveling, fitting metals, and removing slag. Chooses appropriate electrodes and holders, while regulating current and time as required. Performs other duties in the weld area as needed. Education and Experience Requirements: Highschool diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years’ experience as a manufacturing worker, welder, or related position preferred. Prior work experience with Lean Manufacturing processes preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication. Ability to rotate through workstations and multitask effectively. Familiar with safety, operations, and repairs for machinery like forklifts, pallet jacks, paint sprayers, etc. Maintain a safe and productive work area. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure. Ability to stand comfortably for prolonged periods of time, as much as 95% of the workday. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. At AAON, we are driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Since 1988, we have been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, providing cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Our dedication to designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment ensures that we meet the exact needs of our clients, delivering unparalleled efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to rotate through workstations and multitask effectively.
• Familiar with safety, operations, and repairs for machinery like forklifts, pallet jacks, paint sprayers, etc.
• Ability to stand comfortably for prolonged periods of time, as much as 95% of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ experience as a manufacturing worker, welder, or related position preferred.
• Prior work experience with Lean Manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes routine welding tasks on HVAC units.
• Utilizes an arc welder and electrode rods for tack and bead welds, as well as an oxygen/acetylene torch for metal cutting.
• Operates hand and power tools for grinding, beveling, fitting metals, and removing slag.
• Chooses appropriate electrodes and holders, while regulating current and time as required.
• Performs other duties in the weld area as needed.
• Maintain a safe and productive work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees