Welder (1st Shift)
About The Position
In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to perform welding operations in the manufacturing process of skylight component parts according to production standards and plans.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
- Welding experience is required/Certification is preferred.
- Understanding of metric and standard measurement systems is required.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a production environment is preferred.
- Experience reading and utilizing blueprints.
- Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as needed, with short notice.
- Must be able to (but not limited to) tig weld aluminum components as thin as .027”.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in hot conditions.
- Must be able to use hand and power tools such as grinders, port-bands, and chop saws.
- The desire and ability to work in a team environment demonstrated through a positive quality, safety, attendance and good work history.
- Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift operator experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Preforms the set-up and troubleshoots welding machine.
- TIG and MIG welds aluminum component parts.
- Reads and follows a daily production plan.
- Performs other duties such as product assembly, inventory, etc.
- Ensures production, quality and safety standards are met.
- Performs cleaning and maintaining of 5’s practices.
- Performs other assignments as directed by local supervision.
Benefits
- Group Health Insurance Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Care Plan
- Prescription Drug Card Program
- Long-term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Cancer Protection Plan
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Company Holidays
- Vacation Day Program
- Sick Day Program
- Service Recognition Program
- And Much More
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
