Welder - First Shift

Wood-Mizer Products•Batesville, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder I at Wood-Mizer, you will measure, weld, cut, and sand metal pieces and products using MIG welding equipment, following Wood-Mizer’s required specifications. This is a full-time, first-shift position in Batesville, Indiana, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wood-Mizer is the world’s largest manufacturer of portable sawmills, with more than 100,000 mills sold in over 100 countries. The company manufactures sawmilling, wood processing, and blade equipment for forestry and timber professionals and is 100% employee-owned. Wood-Mizer offers employee ownership through its ESOP, retirement savings with a company match contributed to the ESOP, performance incentives, flexible pay options, paid time off and holidays, health and other insurance coverage, education assistance, annual allowances, and additional workplace perks. Benefit eligibility varies by position and employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of welding experience.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and weld symbols.
Ability to set power supplies for welding and determine whether fusion is correct.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic math skills related to welding assignments.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification.
Trade school certificate or vocational/technical college training.

Responsibilities

Weld all common types and sizes of steel.
Weld in all positions with a steady hand.
Set power supplies to weld steel of any size or thickness.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and various hand and air tools as required.
Clean weld spatter and grind parts to print specifications.
Meet production goals.
Take an active part in a Continuous Improvement work environment.
Follow Wood-Mizer rules, policies, procedures, code of conduct, and safety regulations.
Arrive on time and follow attendance policies.
Work well with coworkers and help maintain a positive team environment.
Act professionally and treat coworkers with respect.
Complete assigned tasks on time and meet deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) retirement savings, with a company match contributed to the ESOP account.
Performance incentives.
Flexible pay options, including Wages On-Demand access to earned wages daily.
Paid time off accrual starting with the first paycheck, paid holidays, and additional leave for life events such as marriage, birth, or adoption.
Free care through Marathon Health for employees enrolled in the medical plan, with near-site clinics and virtual services.
Health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; supplemental coverage; and short- and long-term disability options.
Workplace Giving Programs and recognition for donations and volunteer work.
Tuition reimbursement.
Reimbursement for safety boots and glasses, plus yearly funds for Wood-Mizer apparel and gear.
Company events and outings, free coffee and fruit, birthday and anniversary gift cards, referral bonuses, and discounted shipping.