Welder 1st Shift

CAB Construction•Mankato, MN

7d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Welder works an hourly, 40-hour work week and may work overtime, especially to meet customer or production deadlines. The role involves reading work orders and blueprints; planning material use to minimize waste; preparing, laying out, and assembling parts in jigs or fixtures; welding and inspecting welds; and sanding, chipping, and cleaning parts. The position is safety-sensitive because it involves lifting and moving heavy material with forklifts and hoists. The employee must be able to meet PPE and monitoring requirements, maintain safe work habits, and keep the work area clean and organized. Work priorities may change in response to production schedules and customer needs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. Vocational welding training is strongly preferred. Mechanical knowledge, welding experience, problem-solving, time management, teamwork, and the ability to maintain and repair equipment are important to performing the role effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with MIG, TIG, and SMAW (stick) welding.
Strong blueprint-reading skills.
Ability to read and understand work-related materials.
Ability to use math skills to solve problems.
Mechanical knowledge of designing, using, and repairing machines and tools.
Ability to bend, twist, climb, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to manage time to maximize productivity.
Ability to work safely and meet PPE and monitoring requirements.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in welding.

Responsibilities

Read and understand work-related materials, work orders, and blueprints.
Plan work and material use to maximize usage and minimize waste.
Sand, chip, and clean parts.
Lay out and assemble parts in jigs or fixtures, weld them, and inspect welds.
Follow safe work habits and maintain the ability to wear required PPE and meet monitoring requirements.
Clean and organize the work area throughout the shift and at the end of the shift, or as required.
Respond to production and customer needs, adapting to schedule changes.
Train others to develop team depth and support.
Recommend needed equipment, facilities, and materials.
Identify causes of technical problems and find solutions.
Test and inspect products, services, or processes and evaluate quality or performance.
Determine the tools and equipment needed for a job.
Maintain equipment routinely and assist with or perform repairs to machines or systems.