Welder Weekend/ Night Shift
About The Position
Welders at Veritas Steel’s Palatka location perform FCAW and SMAW welding processes to applicable codes and standards, along with repairs and other assigned tasks. They are expected to meet production demands while completing high-quality work, and to follow company policies and safety practices. The role is available on weekend or weeknight schedules. Weekend shifts run Friday through Sunday, either 5 AM–5 PM or 5 PM–5 AM; the weekend schedule is 36 hours per week paid as 40 hours. The weeknight schedule runs Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–5 AM, for a 53-hour week. Night shifts receive a $1.20-per-hour differential, and double time is paid after 50 hours worked.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Ability to read metric tapes.
- Ability to adapt to work priorities, communicate effectively, meet deadlines and schedules, and work as part of a team.
- Commitment to workplace safety and active participation in the company’s safety culture.
- Commitment to attendance policies and procedures.
- Ability to perform work accurately, thoroughly, and reliably.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the team’s success.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds.
- Ability to push or move objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force and pull with up to 122 pounds of force.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for up to 99% of the shift.
- Adequate range of motion for reaching forward, reaching from shoulder to overhead, and bending.
- Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands.
- Wear required safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots; wear a respirator for specific operations.
Nice To Haves
- Welding experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Use appropriate safety equipment and prepare surfaces for welding operations, including air arc, Grove welds, Flex Core, and Full Pin work.
- Use correct procedures to achieve the required weld profile.
- Prepare, clean, and set up work and equipment properly.
- Set up and use a hand torch.
- Maintain the shop, equipment, tools, and vehicles to ensure availability, proper function, and safety.
- Coordinate with the shop supervisor and other personnel to complete projects and work orders efficiently, on time, and without defects.
- Follow safety policies to protect oneself and coworkers.
Benefits
- Weekend schedule of 36 hours per week paid as 40 hours.
- $1.20-per-hour shift differential for night shifts.
- Double time after 50 hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
