Welder I Night Shift
About The Position
FAST Global Solutions is seeking a Welder in Glenwood, Minnesota. The role works the night shift from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime as needed. Welders interpret blueprints and machine drawings, set up welding equipment, perform welding in multiple positions, inspect and repair welds, and move parts and finished products. The position requires standing for a 10-hour shift, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperatures and humidity. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be worn in designated areas. FAST describes its workplace as a team-oriented environment focused on craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. The company offers competitive pay, affordable benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan with an employer-funded contribution equal to 20% of annual pay, paid holidays and PTO, an annual safety shoe reimbursement, and a company gear allowance. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is advertised.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or at least 1–3 months of related experience.
- Basic language and math skills and reasoning ability.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.
- Ability to stand continuously for a 10-hour shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Vision with depth perception.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and levels of humidity.
- Wear provided personal protective equipment in required areas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics D365.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings to determine welding requirements.
- Connect welding-unit cables to obtain the amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse specified by the engineer.
- Guide the electrode or gun along weld lines, maintaining the arc length and movement speed needed to form the specified fusion depth and bead.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
- Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
- Position and clamp workpieces together or assemble them in jigs or fixtures.
- Select the torch, torch tip, filler rod, and flux according to welding-chart specifications or material type and thickness.
- Tack assemblies together.
- Remove excess weld, slag, and spatter.
- Clean or degrease parts.
- Move parts into and finished product out of the welding area.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Affordable benefits.
- Employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan contribution equal to 20% of annual pay.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
- Company gear allowance.
- $2,500 sign-on bonus.
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
